In a recent study published in the Frontiers of Immunology, researchers reviewed the sexual dimorphisms in obesity. Study: Sex hormones, intestinal inflammation, and the gut microbiome: Major ...

Have you ever found yourself searching for a word you should know, forgetting what you were just doing, or feeling mentally ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: After a stomach probe two years ago, I was told that I have mesenteric panniculitis. I know it’s inflammation of the stomach lining and that there’s no known cause of it. So, what can ...

Inflammation, a vital immune response, turns dangerous when chronic, silently damaging tissues and increasing risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Unlike acute inflammation's short, helpful ...

Recent research identifies specific biological alterations in the brain’s reward center that correlate with depression. The ...

Inflammation is your body’s natural way of dealing with injury and infection There’s an important distinction to be made between acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Inflammation is your ...

Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.

Brain fever, a term for serious infections causing brain inflammation like meningitis and encephalitis, can lead to severe ...

Gut inflammation can happen for a number of reasons, but it's often caused by an immune response to something that your body doesn't recognize as "self." This could be a food you're allergic to, a ...

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 ...