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What Are the Benefits of Elderberry?

February 19, 2020

For centuries, cultures have used elderberries for food and medicine. But what exactly are the benefits of elderberry — and how legitimate are they? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health

Tagged with: benefits of elderberry, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, common cold, diabetes, elderberry uses, immune systems, inflammation, influenza

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Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?

December 27, 2019

Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: inflammation, joint pain, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis

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Your Guide to an Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Foods That Reduce Inflammation

November 12, 2019

You may have more influence over your health than you think. Here's the impact adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can have. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: inflammation

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What Is Myocarditis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

June 8, 2018

What is myocarditis? It's inflammation that can affect the heart's electrical system. Find out how it can be treated at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, heart inflammation, inflammation, Lyme disease, myocarditis, viral myocarditis

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Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

November 22, 2017

Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

Tagged with: airway infections, Asthma, flu, flu virus, inflammation

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Does Turmeric Benefit Your Health? Learn Myth from Fact

May 9, 2017

Turmeric has long been used in India to treat a variety of conditions. But do the health claims behind the gold-hued spice really hold up? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: arthritis, inflammation, spices, supplement, turmeric

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Arm Soreness: What Does It Mean for Baseball Players?

February 10, 2016

Arm soreness can occur in pitchers and other baseball players. Learn about the symptoms and discover treatment and prevention to help you stay on the field. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: arm soreness, baseball, baseball arm soreness, contraction, fatigue, inflammation, National Little League, pain in shoulder, pains in the shoulder, pitching arm pain, severe shoulder pain

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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

December 8, 2015

Left unchecked, early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can erupt into debilitating pain that leads to permanent nerve damage. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: acupuncture, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, inflammation, machinery, What Causes Carpal Tunnel

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What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

September 25, 2015

Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. It's causes inflammation in the colon leading to pain and diarrhea. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: diarrhea, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach pain, ulcerative colitis