Health Topics
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis is a type of rheumatic disease. Rheumatic diseases usually affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles.
Muscle and Bone Diseases
The musculoskeletal system consists of the body's bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and cartilage.
Skin Diseases
Allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases, and immune system problems can cause skin conditions.Resources
Portal en español
Find Spanish-language resources for conditions of bones, joints, muscles, and skin.
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Learn how to promote good bone health.
Asian-Language Resources
Find Asian-language resources for conditions of bones, joints, muscles, and skin.Apply for Grants
Research at NIAMS
Labs @ NIAMS
Learn about our intramural scientists and their work.
Clinical Research @ NIAMS
Learn about our innovative clinical research programs.
Career Training
Explore opportunities for students, postdoctoral, and clinical scientists.From the Director
Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc.
Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc., became the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) in February, 2021.
New and Noteworthy
Honoring Health—COVID-19 Updates for Tribal Communities
AIAN Honoring Health | March 25, 2021NIAMS’ John O’Shea Awarded 2021 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine
Announcement | March 24, 2021Dr. Kaplan Receives GPP Outstanding Mentor Award
Announcement | March 17, 2021Ending Structural Racism in Biomedical Research Starts Now
Letter from the Director | March 2, 2021Newsletters
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