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Person with two red eyes
April 14, 2025/Eye Care

Think It’s Pink Eye? It Could Be One of These 11 Conditions Instead

… similarly to other eye conditions.”There are multiple types of “conjunctivitis,” an umbrella term that refers to inflammation in your conjunctiva (the protective membrane over the whites of your eyes). But throughout this piece, we …

A person holds an ice pack on their arm
December 18, 2024/Primary Care

How Long Should You Ice an Injury?

… numbing effect of ice essentially reduces the pain input signals from the injury to your nerves.Decreases inflammation: Your body sends blood and inflammatory chemicals to the site of an injury, creating inflammation. Icing causes …

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February 26, 2025/Digestive

Diet Changes and Foods To Help Manage MASH

… gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist Sobia Laique, MD, explains how certain dietary changes can slow or stop liver inflammation.Diet changes that can help manage MASH“Dietary changes can significantly slow the progression of MASH, and …

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July 25, 2022/Heart Health

Can the Flu Trigger a Heart Attack?

… the flu, your immune system moves aggressively to fight off the virus. The response leads to internal inflammation, which can elevate your blood pressure and put extra stress on your heart.Plaque buildup (a waxy …

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psoriatic arthritis affect on toenails
December 13, 2021/Rheumatology & Immunology

How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect Your Nails?

… might include:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation.Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to block inflammation.Biologics, a special class of DMARDs, which target specific parts of your immune system that drive inflammation

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November 9, 2023/Heart Health

Lowering Your Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Surgery

… with cardiothoracic surgeon Edward Soltesz, MD.Why does AFib often follow heart surgery?It’s believed that inflammation in the chest following heart surgery contributes to AFib within a week after the procedure, says Dr …

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May 18, 2021/Primary Care

Best Ways to Prepare Yourself for Surgery

… the term, ‘cleaner diet,’ focused heavily on fruits and vegetables,” Dr. Alaedeen says. “We know that overall inflammation goes down when you eat foods from these food groups.”Also, avoid processed foods, red meat and …

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February 28, 2024/Heart Health

How To Protect Your Heart When You Have Prediabetes

… says the link between prediabetes and heart disease comes from elevated blood sugar levels, which can cause inflammation and damage blood vessels.So, what can you do? Dr. Khot explains what you need to consider …

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August 25, 2025/Chronic Pain

Is It Safe To Take Ibuprofen Every Day?

… side effects of ibuprofenIt’s estimated that NSAIDs — nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat pain and inflammation — contribute to more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths a year in the U.S …

Blueberry blackberry banana popsickles
August 20, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Black and Blue Bonanza Popsicles

… little berries pack a lot of perks. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants like vitamin C that lower inflammation and promote a healthy immune system. They also have vitamin K, manganese and soluble fiber for strong …

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