ulcerative colitis ↔ heart disease

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Both heart disease and ulcerative colitis are identified as conditions linked to chronic inflammation, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3].

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Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Robert H. Shmerling · Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact

claimResearch has associated chronic inflammation with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact

claimInflammatory conditions include neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis), gastrointestinal conditions (Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis), mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, heart disease), lung disease (asthma, COPD), metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes), and certain cancers.

Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Medichecks 1 fact

claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.