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.

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system—a group of proteins that ...

The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit...Pete Gamlen Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We ...

The study points to soluble TNF as a key biological link between head injury and Alzheimer’s disease and shows that ...

Periodontal disease, commonly known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition initiated by bacterial biofilms on the tooth surface and gingival margin. While the primary manifestation is ...

There is growing evidence that ongoing inflammation in various parts of the body might trigger Alzheimer’s disease. It will take many years for the science to be settled, but what is clear is that ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests a potential explanation for the link between the BCG vaccine and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Getty Images / andreswd In recent years, ...