Studies have shown that chronic inflammation in the body is the root cause of many diseases like heart disease, certain cancers, Alzheimer's and even autoimmune diseases. You may wonder why ...

Robert Shmerling, MD, likes to share a specific joke when patients see him about any type of joint pain. It starts with a 90-year-old patient seeing a doctor for pain in her right knee. The doctor ...

Systemic inflammation, long recognized to be associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) events, has now been labelled “actionable” by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This ...

New research uncovers a mechanism to stop inflammation in the body. The study suggests a new potential treatment for autoimmune conditions like lupus. Researchers hope to take this to clinical trials ...

Unruly Republic: A vast, monied network of activist groups keeps the public inflamed on issues including social justice, immigrant rights, Palestinian statehood, LGBTQ rights, and—as ever—climate ...

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A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the ...

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases ...

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 ...

Dry January has the potential to be your best resolution yet. With the sober-curious movement still going strong, it's clear that people are growing increasingly curious about the role alcohol plays ...

Not all depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia is the same. A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry identified a distinct subtype of psychiatric illness marked by brain inflammation, ...