A growing body of research points to chronic, low-grade inflammation inside the brain as a possible accelerant of Alzheimer’s disease, not just a bystander response to damage already done. The 2024 ...

They may help reduce your risk of various chronic diseases.

Dietitians say pre-packaged store-bought desserts may cause inflammation. They are filled with added sugars and may contain an unhealthy balance of fats. This can alter gut bacteria and leave less ...

Aging often brings new health challenges, but recent research questions whether all age-related changes are truly universal. One major focus in aging science is "inflammaging"—a slow, chronic form of ...

Plus, how to up your intake.

Long-term (chronic) inflammation in your body has been linked with several types of cancer, in addition to other serious conditions. One recent study found that 20% of cancer-related deaths were ...

Golam Khandaker’s mother has had arthritis for as long as he can remember. She also lives with depression, and it always struck Khandaker how precisely her arthritis flare-ups coincide with her most ...

Obesity, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes are interconnected in a cyclical way. Obesity causes chronic inflammation, which helps drive the development and progression of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes, in ...

Sunlight is nature’s vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a role in immune function, and adequate intake is important for regulating inflammation. “Early outdoor time with a dose of vitamin D can improve mood ...

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 ...

Chronic liver inflammation is one of the most serious complications associated with liver cirrhosis. Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified a molecular ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects an estimated 10-13% of women of reproductive age, according to the World Health ...