Inflammation

Believe it or not, it is spring time. It certainly doesn’t feel like spring since we are still having below freezing nights and many days this past week didn’t get above 45 degrees. Nevertheless, I am sure that the real spring weather is...

Did you know that if you smile while you are talking on the phone, the person you are talking to actually feels or senses your happiness? A great smile really does change everything. It is truly amazing how much a smile can change the attitudes and...

Recently, the weather has made abrupt changes. One week the weather consists of 70-degree temperatures and beautiful sunny days. Then, abruptly, the next week’s weather is cold and rainy with near below freezing nights. Subsequently, my right...

One of the most common medical conditions affecting cats is feline lower urinary tract disease. FLUTD causes countless cats to experience very uncomfortable urinary problems. Lower urinary tract diseases are conditions affecting the bladder, the...

Neighbors of a Winchester woman diagnosed with lupus at age 17, who has since developed numerous other health complications, are rallying around her to raise money for the treatment she sees as her only option. “They use lupus for lack of a...

It’s that time of year again. It’s February, which happens to be National Pet Dental Awareness Month. The American Veterinary Medical Association established this month as National Pet Dental Month each year. This is so that emphasis can...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The New York Mets have placed right-hander pitcher Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow. Atchison has been bothered by the ailment all season and said he had trouble feeling his fingers in...

Dear Pharmacist: After years of hiking without many problems, I began experiencing pain near my ankle and heel. My doctor diagnosed Achilles tendinitis and prescribed medicine, which did reduce pain and swelling. Which natural remedies keep this at bay?...

Gigantic Roy Halladay banners hanging over the concourse at Citizens Bank Park may be irrelevant. His warm-up music — "Mad World" by Tears for Fears — might never again blare throughout the stadium. The end of an era may have arrived....

Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

First, a couple of definitions: Intermittent fasting is when you eat your regular, fairly sensible way, say five days a week, and then take in only about 600 calories a day for the remaining two days. Calorie restriction is living on fewer than the...

Question: I have severe rheumatoid arthritis. My doctor recently started me on Enbrel and it is a miracle drug. Can you tell me more about this in language I can understand? Answer: OK. I think I'm up for the challenge. First some definitions. Arthritis...