The drug abatacept has been found to be a useful preventative tool in tackling painful inflammation - Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images Rheumatoid arthritis is chronic, long-lasting and incurable, but a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Explore everything about skin inflammation, including why it occurs, how to spot the symptoms, and what treatment options are available to restore healthy skin ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The mouth with all its various parts is one of the most sensitive — and useful — parts of the body. It’s where you experience the ...

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 ...

The biggest potential inflammatory issue with dairy is fat and weight gain, Keatley said. Given that obesity is considered an ...

Inflammation causes insulin resistance, which may lead to weight gain. Regular exercise and a high-fiber diet help decrease inflammation and manage your weight. Lowering inflammation helps protect ...