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.

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They also ...

Researchers found that damaged mitochondrial DNA is removed from cells via a hidden route involving endosomes. But when these disposal units leak, the DNA escapes, is flagged as foreign, and sparks ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Inflammation helps your body heal, but if it lasts too long, it can cause ...

Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an underappreciated driver ...

Inflammation is your body’s natural defense mechanism against foreign invaders. It plays a vital role in starting and regulating the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic—lasting ...

A research group has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research suggests the role of CD11c-positive microglia -- immune cells in ...

Liver inflammation, a common side-effect of cancers elsewhere in the body, has long been associated with worse cancer outcomes and more recently associated with poor response to immunotherapy. Now, a ...

Gut inflammation can be caused by internal or external factors. People can reduce it by employing strategies like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, taking probiotics, and reducing stress. The symptoms ...

Researchers find that anti-inflammatory foods can even lower risk for those with the markers of Alzheimer’s that show up long ...