Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the world, accounting for roughly one-third of global deaths. While high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are widely known risk ...

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

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.

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 ...

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

Close up detail of a young girl and her grandfather with their faces pressed close together. This article is part of a series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity. When we are ...

An oncologist explains the warning signs, potential causes and lifestyle habits that may help reduce inflammation.

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 ...

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 ...

Ileitis is inflammation in the ileum of the colon. Crohn’s disease is the most common cause. Other possible causes include infections, certain medications, and various health conditions. Ileitis is ...