Dear Doctors: You hear a lot about inflammation these days and how it’s bad for your health, but isn’t it also part of how your immune system protects you and keeps you healthy? At this point, I’m not ...

Lipid mediators (LMs), which are physiologically active lipids, play a critical role in promoting and suppressing acute inflammation. This study elucidates the molecular mechanisms by which ...

It’s the body’s normal response to infection or injury — but chronic inflammation can lead to health issues. Here’s where inflammation can go wrong and tips for preventing it.

They may help reduce your risk of various chronic diseases.

What comes first — inflammation or disease? When the body is in an inflammatory state, it can start to destroy the very things it needs to function, such as our vital organs and blood vessels. Why do ...

Infections that do not go away or abnormal immune responses may cause chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like asthma, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Avoiding ...