Inflammation can feel like a localized fever, with redness, pain, heat and swelling. It’s how the body works to protect you after an injury, removing damaged tissue or invading bacteria and beginning ...

The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, but they don't work for up to 4 of every 10 patients. New research led by ...

Robert Shmerling, MD, likes to share a specific joke when patients see him about any type of joint pain. It starts with a 90-year-old patient seeing a doctor for pain in her right knee. The doctor ...

New research uncovers a mechanism to stop inflammation in the body. The study suggests a new potential treatment for autoimmune conditions like lupus. Researchers hope to take this to clinical trials ...

New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing your teeth. From infrared saunas to meditation, there are several steps you ...

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 ...

Inflammation is a natural process that plays a key role in your body’s immune response—but it has a dark side too. While acute (short-term) inflammation is integral to fighting infection and healing ...

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Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Researchers discovered that chronic inflammation fundamentally remodels the bone marrow, allowing mutated stem cell clones to quietly gain dominance with age. Reprogrammed stromal cells and interferon ...

A new systematic review and meta-analysis highlight when red meat increases a key inflammation marker and why the effect appears in some groups but not others. Study: Red meat intake and its ...