Research shows a link between inflammation in the brain and migraine. Find out how inflammation might lead to pain and what ...

What you do in your first hour awake can shape how your body feels all day.

Most people know vitamin D as the “sunshine vitamin” that helps keep bones strong and supports the immune system. But scientists are now discovering that its role in the body may be much bigger than ...

Schlesinger is a physician-scientist and professor, president, and CEO of Texas Biomedical Research Institute, a nonprofit research organization in San Antonio, Texas. The connection between infection ...

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The dangers for infection aren’t only caused by microbes, but also by the molecular signals they release. To detect and neutralize these signals, may be the next era for infectious disease control.” — ...

Dear Doctor: I read that scientists are close to being able to “turn off” inflammation. What does that mean? And isn’t that dangerous because inflammation is a natural part of the immune system? Dear ...

Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body’s defenses and cause disease. While researchers have tried to puzzle out the complicated interactions between ...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and collaborators report that restoring and improving gut health may be key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS. They published their findings “T cell ...

When it comes to surgical recovery, controlling inflammation is key. Anesthetic choices play a surprisingly important role in ...