Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Turmeric and its active component, curcumin, are touted for their natural ...

Q: I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce ...

Turmeric and its main antioxidant, curcumin, have anti-inflammatory effects. They may help reduce pain, boost heart health, and reduce depression.

True or false? Turmeric and curcumin are the same thing. If you said false, you are correct. Still, many consumers are confused. People talk about using turmeric as if it’s the answer to how to ...

The advice to fill up on curry if you have indigestion may sound counter-intuitive. Indeed, if you call the local takeaway for a vindaloo every time you experience heartburn, the chances are you will ...

You may have heard about turmeric — that glorious yellow spice often used in Indian cooking — is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. Did you know the reason turmeric works is due to a specific ...

Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people ...

What is the effect of Topical Curcumin Gel for treating burns and scalds? In a recent research paper, investigators stress that use of topical curcumin gel for treating skin problems, like burns and ...

With more and more of the aging population affected by Alzheimer's disease, and clinical trials for new medications often providing underwhelming results, a new study in The American Journal of ...

I am a 67-year-old physically active man. I was taking turmeric three times a day for several weeks to reduce workout-related inflammation. I ended up in the hospital with an abscess and small ...

True or false? Turmeric and curcumin are the same thing. If you said false, you are correct. Still, many consumers are confused. People talk about using turmeric as if it’s the answer to how to ...