New research has updated our understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into skin in the inflammatory disease, psoriasis. The paper entitled “Leukocytes have a heparan ...

Whenever there is a wound or infection, the body produces an inflammatory response. This is the body's first line of defense, and macrophages—cells of the innate immune system—play a key role: first, ...

Whenever there is a wound or infection, the body produces an inflammatory response. This is the body's first line of defense, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inflammation is your body’s natural way of dealing with injury and infection There’s an important distinction to be made between ...

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which the gut’s immune system maintains balance, challenging ...

Ocular infections and related inflammatory disorders are important causes of visual morbidity worldwide and may arise from viral, bacterial, fungal, and ...

There are various studies that have explored the role of the body’s circadian rhythm in regulating immune activity. Disruptions in the circadian rhythms exacerbate inflammation. Researchers from the ...

Everything from Alzheimer’s to heart disease to depression can be caused by chronic inflammation.

Swapping soda and processed meats for green tea, fatty fish, and nutrient-dense nuts can reduce inflammation and improve overall health. An anti-inflammatory diet is essential for reducing chronic ...