Keratin is the tough, fibrous protein that gives fingernails their hardness, hair its strength, and skin its outermost armor.

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DALLAS (KDAF) — Do you struggle with chronic inflammation? You’re not alone — inflammation is having a moment in health news, but it’s not just something that happens to you: It’s something you can ...

A common misconception about body inflammation is that it is always a bad thing. As Wise and Well’s Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer explains, inflammation is just the body’s natural defense against injury ...

A Mediterranean diet focuses on fresh produce, healthy fats, and limited red meat. Research shows this diet may reduce inflammation, lowering the risk of certain health conditions. The term ...

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...

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Dietitians and herbalists share how the herb can help joint paint and inflammation, and how much you should take to make a difference.