“It’s been known for a long time that obesity causes uncontrolled inflammation, but no one knew the mechanism behind it. ‌Our ...

A human study reveals how naturally occurring fat-derived molecules help switch off inflammation. Researchers at (UCL) have identified an important biological process that helps the body bring ...

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 ...

Surely, inflammation is half a billion years old, since even the lowly starfish may experience it. Virtually every human being who ever lived has suffered from it, perhaps dozens or hundreds of times.

What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread ...

Liver inflammation, or hepatitis, can be caused by viruses, alcohol, or fatty liver disease. If untreated, liver inflammation ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease with a cyclical nature; individuals compulsively consume alcohol, lose control over how much they drink, and are in a negative emotional state when they ...

While tea reigns supreme in other parts of the world, here in the United States, coffee is king. Millions of Americans start every day with a cup (or two, or three) of coffee, without which they ...

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 sublime taste of your favorite gelato and what you use to kiss your ...