Inflammation is a biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells or irradiation. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove injurious stimuli and to initiate ...

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 ...

Chronic inflammation refers to a prolonged inflammatory response that involves a progressive change in the type of cells present at the site of inflammation. It is characterized by the ...

Ongoing inflammation can cause lasting tissue damage and increase the risk of cancer. While traditional treatments aim to suppress the immune system as a whole, newer therapies are more targeted ...

Although research on cannabidiol (CBD) is still in its early stages, people are increasingly using it as an alternative treatment for various health conditions, including inflammation. Some ...

Chronic allergic inflammation affects brain chemistry and mood regulation through cytokine dysregulation, increased blood-brain barrier permeability, and neurotransmitter system interference ...

People are more likely to get cancer as they age. Dr. Miriam Merad has an unconventional idea of how that might be reversed: using allergy drugs and other seemingly unlikely medications to damp a ...

There’s an important distinction to be made between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Inflammation is your body’s natural way of dealing with injury and infection. But the chronic ...

The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow Saturday when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game against ...

This column originally appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader on April 9, 2016. In the late 1970s or early 1980s, when I was beginning my journeys as both a new Christian and an aspiring writer ...

Treatment for arthritis depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, physical therapy and surgery are needed. However, arthritis management often involves medication. A common option that’s ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Clean eating, which emphasizes minimally processed, whole foods, may help reduce inflammation and improve overall health, according to new research. Foods that fight ...