Cells use dual strategies to fine-tune inflammatory gene activation

Inflammation has to fight pathogens fast—but it can't get out of control. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center ...

12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation

New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing ...

Scientists discover natural 'brake' that could stop harmful inflammation

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases ...
The New York Times

What Does Inflammation Do to the Body?

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 ...
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Novel approach for imaging immune cell movements identifies initial steps in inflammatory arthritis

Using a novel approach for imaging the movement of immune cells in living animals, researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases (CIID) have ...
The New York Times

Here’s One More Reason to Try to Exercise

Consistent workouts can be a powerful way to fight chronic inflammation. By Danielle Friedman Next time you’re feeling the burn during a workout, it might give you a boost to know that exercise can ...

What causes inflammation in the body: Understanding how the body responds, and recommended remedies

Chronic inflammation, often overlooked, fuels various ailments like fatigue and arthritis. Hidden triggers such as gluten, ultra-processed foods, viral activity, insulin resistance, and excess iron ...