Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis. You may have heard these names during the commercial breaks of your favorite show. If so, you’ve heard of the most common forms of a group of medical conditions ...

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A common misconception about body inflammation is that it is always a bad thing. As Wise and Well’s Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer explains, inflammation is just the body’s natural defense against injury ...

A Mediterranean diet focuses on fresh produce, healthy fats, and limited red meat. Research shows this diet may reduce inflammation, lowering the risk of certain health conditions. The term ...

A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.

In some cases, COVID-19 leads to pericarditis, which is inflammation of the sack-like membrane containing the heart. COVID-19 can also cause myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart muscle.

Polyphenols are nutrients found in plants that have antioxidant effects and help protect against chronic inflammation —and ...