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Here’s Why Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Increase Your Risk of Colon Cancer

… with IBD at a young age.Having inflammation on just the left side of your colon.Having inflammation that affects most of your colon.Having chronic inflammation for more than eight years.Being immunocompromised or …

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September 22, 2022/Rheumatology & Immunology

What’s the Best Diet for Ankylosing Spondylitis?

… high-sugar diet, you:Eat empty calories instead of nutritious foods.May gain weight, which contributes to inflammation.Get a blood sugar spike, which increases inflammation.But lowering your sugar intake doesn’t have to …

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December 9, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

When Should Men See a Dermatologist for Adult Acne?

… and the oil gland that leads to excess oil production, blockage of the hair follicles and then inflammation from overgrowth of bacteria in the area,” he says.This process is still the same in adult …

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May 19, 2022/Allergies

Phlegm and Mucus: How To Get Rid of It

… is made of mucus membranes, but it’s produced and used by your respiratory system to combat inflammation.What causes mucus overproduction?Your body can go into overdrive creating mucus when you:Have a cold …

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April 14, 2021/Orthopaedics

How Rest, Pitch Limits Help Young Baseball Pitchers Avoid Injury

… shoulder often referred to as “Little Leaguer’s shoulder.”Rotator cuff problems — Repetitive overhead motion can cause inflammation of the cord-like tendons that enclose the shoulder (tendonitis) or the fluid-filled sacs that lubricate …

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Can Endometriosis Affect Fertility?

… places where it shouldn’t, like on your fallopian tubes, ovaries or your pelvis. These growths cause inflammation and, eventually, scarring.“Endometriosis creates an inflammatory environment inside of the pelvis,” says Dr. Luna. “But it …

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December 18, 2020/Digestive

Is Your Stomach Churning? You May Have ‘Gut Stress’

… eat processed foods, some of the molecules escape from your intestine into your immune-processing pathways, increasing inflammation and other problems.Your mood changes. Your gut produces even more of the mood-lifting chemical serotonin …

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September 15, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Don’t Ignore These Possible Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

… loss in one eyeA common early sign of MS is optic neuritis, painful vision loss caused by inflammation in the optic nerve (the nerve that connects your eyes to your brain). It may feel like …

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July 5, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

How To Treat (and Prevent) Saddle Sores

Whether you’re new to cycling or a seasoned pro, you sometimes pay for that time on the seat. Painful red bumps, sometimes referred to as “saddle sores,” can develop on your thighs and groin …

fat vs sugar
September 10, 2019/Nutrition

Which Is Worse for You: Fat or Sugar?

One day you read that whole-fat dairy products are less likely to contribute to cardiovascular disease than low-fat dairy products. The next day, your doctor tells you fat is unhealthy and recommends a …

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