Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Inflammation helps your body heal, but if it lasts too long, it can cause ...

When the bacterium Helicobacter pylori infects the stomach, it causes gastric inflammation and increases the risk of stomach cancer. Researchers have been able to elucidate characteristic changes ...

Close up detail of a young girl and her grandfather with their faces pressed close together. This article is part of a series on recent advances in the science and medicine of longevity. When we are ...

Stem cell biologist Hugo Vankelecom (KU Leuven) and his colleagues have discovered that the pituitary gland in mice ages as the result of an age-related form of chronic inflammation. It may be ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here, experts explain when dairy can contribute to inflammation and when it likely is not, plus the ...

Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.

Ever caught yourself looking in the mirror wondering why your face seems puffy, red, or just “off” despite getting enough sleep? You might be seeing something more significant than just a bad face day ...

Itchy armpits are a common nuisance. Dermatologists explain the potential causes of underarm itching and when to see a doctor.

Learn the most common signs your diet may be causing inflammation, plus the simple food swaps to help reduce inflammation and ...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that inflames joints of the spine and leaves your back stiff and painful. If nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) aren't enough to relieve your ...