Condition: Chronic Inflammation

May 20 is World Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day, a time to raise awareness about the growing burden of chronic inflammatory joint diseases. These conditions—ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis—affect millions globally and are often misunderstood or misdiagnosed.  Understanding Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks [...]

If you are scheduled to have your blood drawn at one of our locations, please arrive at that location on the date and time assigned. If you are to have your blood drawn at a LabCorp Patient Service Center, print the lab order and take it to the LabCorp near you.

You hear it from your doctor, the media or wherever diet books are sold. This expression is not only infuriating to hear, let alone apply, it’s also impossibly wrong and sets you up for another failed attempt at weight loss.

Ask any longevity specialist in the field, “what is the most dangerous condition in the human body?” and 99% of them will say chronic inflammation. Left untreated, chronic inflammation can damage healthy cells and organs.

Detoxification is an essential but often misunderstood and misconstrued process. Despite popular belief associated with trendy “detox” drinks that promise quick results without lasting impact, the real power behind detox stems from making small lifestyle changes to help your body flush out unnecessary toxins for improved health and well-being over time.

As we age, we accumulate many inflammatory proteins, chronic infections, and other toxins within our blood, within our plasma, to be exact.

The Theory of Inflammation and Aging focuses on acute inflammation, which is never turned off, becoming chronic inflammation.

As you reach a certain age, the transition to menopause or the experience of going through menopause can be overwhelming.

Men need testosterone to remain strong, powerful and energized, and testosterone also helps to reduce your risk of developing chronic illnesses.