Scientists are still not sure as to the exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis. New research suggests that certain changes to the gut microbiome may be linked to the development of this condition. “There is still a lot we don’t understand about rheumatoid ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds, UK and published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that changes in gut microbes can be linked to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis which eventually translates to symptoms that can be diagnosed.

A new study finds specific changes in gut bacteria may signal early risk for rheumatoid arthritis, offering potential for preventive treatment.