"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." And, unfortunately, the risks for autoimmune diseases are a lot higher for women. Four of every five ...

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 ...

This analysis looked at 6 different preoperative measures of systemic inflammation and outcomes in more than 5000 patients who underwent lung resection for primary NSCLC. The investigators concluded ...

Inflammation is a major buzzword these days—and not just in the context of sprained ankles or itchy insect bites. Much of the discussion instead surrounds the chronic low-grade inflammation that tends ...

Turmeric is a plant that may help reduce inflammation. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric responsible for its orange color and numerous health benefits. Turmeric is a plant commonly used in ...

Most people can consume gluten without a problem. In some people, the immune system does not recognize gluten, releasing chemicals that cause inflammation. Gluten is made up of two main proteins: ...

Research continues to reveal that inflammation plays a role in the development of numerous chronic diseases, including heart disease, autoimmune diseases, digestive problems, and more. As such, you ...

—A Danish cohort study found higher levels of the inflammation marker SCD163 were associated with lower quality of life in primary biliary cholangitis patients. Patients with primary biliary ...