Inflammation

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

People are eating borax to help reduce inflammation — here's why that's dangerous

Alternative Medicine

Is ashwagandha a natural stress reliever? What to know about the Ayurvedic health remedy

Ashwagandha Benefits

Common pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds

Eating certain foods can make menstrual cramps worse, research shows

Diet menstrual pain

Ashton Kutcher's battle with vasculitis shines light on the rare, debilitating condition

Breakups can cause inflammation in men, increasing risk of adverse health issues

breakups mens health

Children's Health

Most children who develop MIS-C show no initial COVID-19 symptoms

MIS-C without COVID symptoms

Adults also susceptible to serious inflammatory syndrome after COVID-19

MIS-A COVID-19 condition

Children's Health

Hundreds of U.S. children with COVID-19 have developed inflammatory syndrome, researchers find

Inflammatory syndrome in children

Children's Health

Kawasaki disease may be a COVID-19 complication for some young children

Kawasaki disease and COVID-19

Alternative Medicine

Does CBD work? Science isn't sure, but Philly-area residents say it's helping them

Carroll - Judy Beck, CBD User

Caregiving doesn't have as many health implications as once thought, study finds

caregiving health impacts

The lowdown on the elimination-style 'low-histamine diet'

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Alternative Medicine

Hemp stocking stuffers: your guide to CBD this holiday season

anthology wellness nolibs cbd oil

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