A protein long understood to drive inflammation by producing nitric oxide has a second, previously unknown role—it physically ...

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 ...

Anyone who’s ever scraped their knee on a dirty playground is familiar with the stinging inflammation that manifests soon after the injury. It’s the immune system’s effort to restrict and neutralize ...

Recent medical research has highlighted the significant role inflammation plays in numerous modern health conditions. While the body’s inflammatory response serves as a natural defense mechanism, ...

Inflammation has become somewhat of a wellness buzzword in recent years. It's often used as a scapegoat for a myriad of vague health problems: fatigue, bloating, acne, weight gain, brain fog. The list ...

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...