A growing body of research points to chronic, low-grade inflammation inside the brain as a possible accelerant of Alzheimer’s disease, not just a bystander response to damage already done. The 2024 ...

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.

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system—a group of proteins that ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte Nearly a year and a half after infection, researchers examined whether long COVID leaves measurable traces ...

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for improving the diagnosis, phenotyping, and treatment of inflammatory skin diseases such as alopecia.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that causes inflammation and lung damage. Lifestyle changes such as an anti-inflammatory diet and supplements can help manage ...

Cold dunks, heat treatment, and plasma injections are popular for battling inflammation—but we also need the body's defense mechanism to help us mend. What’s a person with aching knees to do? Taking ...

Chronic inflammation can increase your risk of developing certain underlying conditions, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Research suggests the following dietary supplements can help ...