Chronic inflammation is linked to inflammatory-related health conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Elevated inflammatory biomarkers in the blood like C-reactive protein ...

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is related to inflammation in your body, like other heart disease. Some research suggests that inflammation can cause AFib or make it worse if you already have it. Other ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

In the early days of my medical residency, I met a man whom we’ll call Jason. He arrived to our emergency room on a holiday, nonchalant yet amiable, and complained of mild chest pain. Jason was tall ...

Cold dunks, heat treatment, and plasma injections are popular for battling inflammation—but we also need the body's defense mechanism to help us mend. What’s a person with aching knees to do? Taking ...

Inflammation is part of the body’s healing response to an intruder. When the body senses a pathogen, irritant, or foreign object that penetrates the skin, it starts an immune response to remove that ...

Inflammation usually happens when your immune system is fighting an infection or injury. It’s a normal part of your body’s healing process. But when you have an autoimmune disease like lupus, your ...

Meaghan is an editor and writer who also has experience practicing holistic medicine as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She's passionate about helping individuals live full, healthy and happy lives at ...

There are many foods that trigger inflammation, and Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, broke down the top five in an episide of You Versus Food. For many people, the battle against inflammation starts with ...

Type 2 inflammation is one way your body may respond if you have parasites. It mainly affects the lungs, airways, and skin. Medications are the main treatment options, and you may see several ...