Inflammation has long been portrayed as something inherently bad; a process that needs to be fought or suppressed. In popular ...

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

CU Anschutz researchers uncovered a link between a type of mucosal immune cell and gut inflammation, finding that the cells ...

When pathogens enter our cells as part of an infection, our body will trigger a programmed cell death known as "pyroptosis" ...

When a doctor says that a part of your body is inflamed, it’s probably not a compliment on your health. But inflammation isn’t always bad and, often, it starts out as a good thing. So what exactly is ...

About 1 million people in the U.S. live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames the nervous ...

Our skin is more than just a barrier; it is an active immune organ. When skin cells die in a controlled way, the body usually clears them without issues. But when too many cells die at once or in the ...

Chronic inflammation may be subtle but can indicate serious health issues. Discover common and surprising symptoms, and learn ...

Share on Pinterest Older people with a vitamin D deficiency have higher levels of inflammation, a new study has found. Image credit: Guille Faingold/Stocksy. Inflammation is the mechanism by which the ...

Inflammation is an immune response from the body’s immune system when there is a perceived injury or infection. When injured, inflammation causes the area to become red and swell due to a large number ...