It’s the body’s normal response to infection or injury — but chronic inflammation can lead to health issues. Here’s where inflammation can go wrong and tips for preventing it.

A naturally occurring protein in the human body could protect people from one of the world's biggest killers—sepsis. The ...

And what it might mean for your health.

A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic ...

Researchers discovered that clearing out certain digestive bacteria with antibiotics helps calm the immune system. This temporary microbial shift protected mice from severe brain swelling and cellular ...

Fried, sugary, and processed foods can increase inflammation. Learn about foods to avoid and those that help fight inflammation naturally.

Low stress hormones in infancy may drive eczema risk by allowing immune cells to overreact to common allergens.

Most of us go through the day without giving much thought to what's quietly happening inside our bodies. We grab a sandwich ...

A blood test measuring inflammation is now being used by cardiologists to predict heart problems, alongside traditional cholesterol tests.