This causes the hallmark symptoms of inflammation: swelling, redness, heat and pain. The person might feel tenderness around ...

Many foods can cause inflammation and chronic disease. Here are the foods you should avoid consuming in large amounts if you ...

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD Inflammation is the immune system’s response to injury,  an irritant, or an ...

When most people think of heart disease, they think of high cholesterol. And while cholesterol is an important piece of the ...

When I chose vasculitis as a subject for this space, little did I know that it is the overall term for roughly twenty relatively rare, autoimmune diseases. Hang on while I try to explain what it is, ...

Research shows that stress can cause inflammation in the body, leading to a number of chronic health conditions. Find out what to do about it. Research shows that stress, the body’s response to ...

Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone ...

Ulcers, IBS, kidney stones and even appendicitis are all well-known causes of at times severe stomach cramping or pain. Colitis is another medical condition that can be behind intestinal discomfort, ...

Doctors compare household painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, explaining their mechanisms and when each works best for pain and inflammation.