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 ...

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, ...

A first-of-its-kind implantable sensor can track inflammation continuously in a rat model of diabetes. Researchers at the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago and Northwestern University (both IL, USA) have ...

When it comes to the most common mental health issues, we’ve long overemphasized the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Recently, especially in the case of depression and serotonin ...

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 ...