The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit...Pete Gamlen Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We ...

man holding his stomach in pain with stomachache or indigestion In the early days of my medical residency, I met a man whom we’ll call Jason. He arrived to our emergency room on a holiday, nonchalant ...

A protein long understood to drive inflammation by producing nitric oxide has a second, previously unknown role - it ...

Infections that do not go away or abnormal immune responses may cause chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like asthma, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Avoiding ...

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 ...

Inflammation is how the body tells us something’s not right. Usually, that’s a good thing. You get hurt, and inflammatory cells come to the rescue. “It’s a protective mechanism of the body when we ...

When it comes to the most common mental health issues, we’ve long overemphasized the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Recently, especially in the case of depression and serotonin ...

Inflammation has become somewhat of a wellness buzzword in recent years. It's often used as a scapegoat for a myriad of vague health problems: fatigue, bloating, acne, weight gain, brain fog. The list ...

High cholesterol may trigger inflammation and vice versa. Certain lifestyle measures, such as dietary changes, may help reduce and prevent both high cholesterol and inflammation. Cholesterol is a type ...

New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing your teeth. From infrared saunas to meditation, there are several steps you ...

Chronic inflammation may trigger or worsen depression, especially in those with autoimmune or chronic conditions. Depression is a widespread mental health condition with many possible causes.

Chronic inflammation can increase your risk of developing certain underlying conditions, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Research suggests that some dietary supplements, such as curcumin, ...