It is one of the scourges of life in the modern world: chronic inflammation. This unhelpful response by the body’s immune system is linked to accelerated ageing and conditions such as stroke and ...

Some herbal remedies, such as turmeric and ginger, may have anti-inflammatory properties. However, the evidence to support natural inflammation remedies is lacking. Inflammation is the body’s ...

Inflammatory diseases include a vast array of disorders and conditions that are characterized by inflammation. Examples include allergy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, coeliac disease ...

In recent years, as the number of people with chronic diseases has rocketed, the role of inflammation has become a hot topic. Inflammation is our body’s natural response to an injury ...

You would be wise to take the condition seriously. A combination of inflammation and aging, the term describes a simmering form of inflammation—the immune system’s response to a perceived ...

High intake of foods like refined carbohydrates, processed meats, and alcohol can lead to inflammation. Chronic inflammation increases your risk of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease.

Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis (also known as the glans). When the foreskin is also inflamed, it is referred to as balanoposthitis. Balanitis and balanoposthitis mainly occur in ...

Also called the inflammatory stage, the acute stage occurs at the time of the injury and can continue for up to 72 hours. During the acute stage, symptoms of inflammation—which include redness, ...

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