Nutritionist Shalini Sudhakar points out that inflammation can be behind a lot of common issues.

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...

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Learn to identify the first signs of inflammatory arthritis before it causes lasting joint damage.

Why do our ankles swell when they’re sprained or does our skin turn red — or inflamed — when it’s scraped? That quick response is caused by inflammation — and it can save your life. At its core, ...

Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This chronic condition causes inflammation in the digestive tract, which can lead to numerous uncomfortable ...

Joint and bone issues often start subtly. Symptoms include swelling, stiffness, pain, or slight changes in posture. These early signs are easy to miss, but they can indicate serious underlying ...