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 ...

Inflammation can feel like a localized fever, with redness, pain, heat and swelling. It’s how the body works to protect you ...

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Cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid hormone, plays a central role in the body's stress response and immune regulation. Released by the adrenal cortex via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis ...

Several fruits, hardy vegetables, warming spices, and other foods contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce inflammation for better overall health.

Unlike short-term inflammation, which helps the body heal from injury or infection, chronic inflammation can quietly damage tissues over many years. Scientists have long searched for simple ways to ...

As soon as you are wounded—whether from grabbing a hot pan or contracting the flu—you begin a unique journey through variable symptoms toward either recovery or death. This journey is called your ...

Chronic inflammation is no joke—it can be the cause of your joint stiffness or gastrointestinal issues, and it may even contribute to poor mental health. Thankfully, you can lower inflammation levels ...

Inflammation is an immune response from the body’s immune system when there is a perceived injury or infection. When injured, inflammation causes the area to become red and swell due to a large number ...