Surely, inflammation is half a billion years old, since even the lowly starfish may experience it. Virtually every human being who ever lived has suffered from it, perhaps dozens or hundreds of times.

Acute systemic inflammation has long been suspected to trigger harmful processes within the brain, contributing to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. A new study ...

Inflammation is your body’s natural defense mechanism against foreign invaders. It plays a vital role in starting and regulating the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic—lasting ...

A research group has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research suggests the role of CD11c-positive microglia -- immune cells in ...

Most people know that fresh, unprocessed foods—like berries, olive oil, salmon, and leafy greens—help our body stave off chronic inflammation (aka what happens when our body's "fending off" response ...

Skin Inflammation: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Plans: By Shayak Sanyal Key InsightsSkin inflammation can significantly affect your dermatological health. In this blog, we will ...

When something goes wrong before or during birth, doctors know the potential consequences are huge and often harmful; what they often don't know is the exact nature of the damage that is caused by ...

With so many foods, cookbooks, and supplements being touted as “anti-inflammatory,” it may surprise you to hear that inflammation is sometimes a good thing. It’s your body’s way of fighting back when ...

As best we know, it’s a two-way street. In animal studies, an influx of simulated inflammation causes mice to display depressed and anxious behavior, which goes away when they are treated with ...

Ileitis is inflammation in the ileum of the colon. Crohn’s disease is the most common cause. Other possible causes include infections, certain medications, and various health conditions. Ileitis is ...