It’s the body’s normal response to infection or injury — but chronic inflammation can lead to health issues. Here’s where inflammation can go wrong and tips for preventing it.

DENVER — You've been prescribed an anti-inflammatory diet. What does that even mean? In my daily interactions with patients, there are certain buzzwords that always seem to weave into conversation: ...

What comes first — inflammation or disease? When the body is in an inflammatory state, it can start to destroy the very things it needs to function, such as our vital organs and blood vessels. Why do ...

It's not uncommon to dismiss inflammation as a minor inconvenience. But wellness experts would say that's a big mistake you're making. For inflammation is the body's way of alerting to deeper issues ...

Studies suggest that ginger possesses anti-inflammatory properties attributable to its unique chemical properties. Regular intake may offer pain relief benefits for people with inflammatory disorders.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? But what if we told you that itchiness and redness were just the tip of the ...

Most of us go through the day without giving much thought to what's quietly happening inside our bodies. We grab a sandwich ...

When a doctor says that a part of your body is inflamed, it’s probably not a compliment on your health. But inflammation isn’t always bad and, often, it starts out as a good thing. So what exactly is ...

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 ...