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.

Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism that may drive tissue damage and a new target for drug discovery. Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and ...

When reviewing Pap smear results, how should I interpret comments that state "mild," "moderate," or "severe inflammation?" Almost all the Pap smears I get back have one of those comments, often ...

Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering ...