inflammation

The safety of aspartame is being questioned, with studies linking the artificial sweetener to vision problems and headaches, among these 10 reasons to avoid aspartame at all costs…

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age of 65. We look into the common signs and symptoms of PMR.

Diverticulosis (the presence of pea-sized diverticula, or pockets, in the lining of the bowel) is common and quite harmless. When diverticulitis develops it can cause several digestive complications, including blockages, inflammation, bacterial infection, and rectal bleeding. We look into the 10 telling signs that you’ve developed diverticulitis.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating long-term disease. It causes joints and muscles to be inflamed, which can result in a multitude of symptoms, including these 12.

A new study has given additional credence to something many researchers have long suspected: rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of blood clots in the first ten years after their diagnosis. While the Swedish study, which was published in the Oct. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, does not prove […]