Why do our ankles swell when they’re sprained or does our skin turn red — or inflamed — when it’s scraped? That quick response is caused by inflammation — and it can save your life. At its core, ...

A recently published study on a new approach to understanding chronic inflammation could lead to new advancements in the treatment of many debilitating medical conditions, including cancer. A recently ...

The failure of colchicine to reduce cardiovascular events post–myocardial infarction in a recent trial led some cardiologists to question the role of inflammation in coronary artery disease (CAD) — or ...

People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for 'leaky gut', according to new research. These changes in the gut ...

Chronic inflammation can be a silent killer, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down. Credit... Supported by By Jillian Pretzel Illustrations by Sarah Mafféïs Experts sometimes describe ...

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 kind is ...

The heterogeneous clinical presentation of graft microvascular inflammation poses a major challenge to successful kidney transplantation. The effect of microvascular inflammation on allograft outcomes ...

Consistent workouts can be a powerful way to fight chronic inflammation. By Danielle Friedman Next time you’re feeling the burn during a workout, it might give you a boost to know that exercise can ...

Joe Walsh, 79, is waiting to inhale. He's perched on a tan recliner at the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. His wife, Karen Walsh, hovers over him ...