Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The two major types of IBD are Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Whereas in UC inflammation ...

Ginger, whether consumed as a shot or in a meal, is the ultimate gut soother. “It helps with nausea, cramping, bloating, and ...

Immunology has transformed humanity’s understanding of oneself and its battle against disease. Inflammation which is a primordial defense mechanism against pathogens, also acts as a double-edged sword ...

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce inflammation, but make sure you do not take more than 5 grams daily. Curcumin in turmeric helps relieve inflammation and is safe up to 8,000 milligrams daily.

Within the IL-12 superfamily of heterodimeric cytokines, IL-12 and IL-23, which share a subunit, are among the most pro-inflammatory members. Both are primarily produced by phagocytes and have key ...

The microbiota serves as a key regulator of homeostasis and inflammation at body barrier surfaces. The gut is a complex bioreactor where microorganisms, microbial and dietary metabolites, immune cells ...

Depression and inflammation may be intimately linked through connections between the brain and the immune system, according a ...

A novel study using a mouse model has found that the absence of the angiopoietin-like 4 (ANGPTL4) protein during development triggers a long-lasting reprogramming of the immune system that protects ...

A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.

It’s official: outdoor temperatures are hotter than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared 2023 the warmest year ever recorded. Rising temperatures have serious ...