Inflammation is a vital part of the immune response, but it seems that the system can sometimes go awry, resulting in chronic inflammation that has been linked to conditions such as cancer ...

People with severe chronic pain were far more likely to have elevated levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, a ...

Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell that may drive the chronic inflammation and neurodegeneration seen in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

The discovery centers on the unique strands of DNA contained within our mitochondria, the power stations of our cells. By ...

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), ...

Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is stuck in attack-mode, sending cell after cell to defend and repair the body for months or even years. Diseases associated with chronic ...

Discover the best anti-inflammatory lifestyle changes including food swaps, movement and stress management to ease chronic ...

Long-term (chronic) inflammation in your body has been linked with several types of cancer, in addition to other serious conditions. One recent study found that 20% of cancer-related deaths were ...

“This study underscores that many changes in the brain can occur after repetitive head impacts,” said Walter Koroshetz, M.D., director of NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ...

Stress has always been an ugly word, and for good reason. In addition to causing people headaches and sleeplessness, ongoing ...