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Inflammation is the body’s immune system response to harmful stimuli like pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. On the surface, it’s a protective mechanism that helps the body remove these harmful stimuli and initiate healing. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or occurs in healthy tissues, it can be damaging and contribute to various diseases, including heart issues, brain strokes etc. While …

Chronic inflammationis sometimes referred to as the “silent killer” because, although it may not initially exhibit any noticeable symptoms, it can gradually exacerbate major illnesses, including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.Certain blood tests are among the best methods for identifying this chronic, low-grade inflammation. These five importantblood markers can reveal information about your general health and degree of inflammation. …

You must have heard the word inflammation a lot in the past few years, and how it can cause a host of health issues, including weight gain, heart disease, arthiritis etc. But is there a way to curtail it? Let’s find out more:What exactly is inflammation?Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. While short-term inflammation helps heal …

Anal Fissuresor Hemorrhoids, two similar conditions (the latter is also known as piles), are a common problem, that can cause extreme pain, discomfort or even bleeding in the lining of the anus.It can occur in both men and women, and can be chronic, meaning that it can last a lifetime. However, it can be kept under control with proper care, …

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It’s the body’s natural defense mechanism, which helps to heal injuries and fight infections. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, without an invader or infection, it can silently wreak havoc, by accelerating aging and increasing the risk of serious illness. Ollie Whitby, a health scientist, with a background in biomedical research, and specialising in the molecular …