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.

Researchers have discovered that lung-based immune cells can be "trained" to remember a previously encountered pathogen, making them more efficient at clearing out the cellular debris that accumulates ...

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 ...

Dietitians say pre-packaged store-bought desserts may cause inflammation. They are filled with added sugars and may contain ...

Inflammation causes insulin resistance, which may lead to weight gain. Regular exercise and a high-fiber diet help decrease inflammation and manage your weight. Lowering inflammation helps protect ...

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 ...