New research has identified why some women who do everything right—have routine check-ups, exercise and eat a balanced diet—still suffer from heart attacks and strokes. It turns out subtle ...

Two common drivers of pain are inflammation and irritation due to use. But which one must be targeted for effective care?

Have you ever ignored a nagging ache, hoping it would just fade away? MSNBC anchor Yasmin Vossoughian did exactly that with ...

Declining immune responsiveness with age may be driven by changes in immune cells — not by inflammation, as previously ...

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed some of the first robust laboratory models of a ...

Gut inflammation can be caused by internal or external factors. People can reduce it by employing strategies like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, taking probiotics, and reducing stress. The symptoms ...

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic and autoimmune conditions ...

Exposure to inflammation may increase depressive symptoms among older adults with insomnia. The corresponding study was published in JAMA Psychiatry. Insomnia and inflammation are risk factors for ...

Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system remains activated for an extended period, even in the absence of a clear, ongoing injury or infection. Making liver-friendly dietary choices can ...

Most adults know lumps are a common breast cancer symptom, but there are other signs to look for that are lesser known and may point to other forms of the disease. "Knowing what both common and ...

Dairy and inflammation are often linked, but research suggests dairy may actually lower inflammation. Learn the effects of ...