Angiogenesis triggered by the inflammation may also be involved in the development of telangiectases. Angiogenic factors stored in extracellular matrix may be released by neutrophilic proteases, or ...

A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of ...

Marla Dubinsky, MD: There’s a proposed hypothesis about IBD [inflammatory bowel disease] that there is genetic susceptibility, meaning that you can’t get IBD or these immune diseases without ...

Evolving mechanistic and conceptual understanding of inflammation drives insight into human disease and new approaches for therapy. Inflammation is generally defined as a response to stimulation by ...

Elevated levels of the inflammation marker CRP in the blood is an underlying cause of the loss of muscle mass in elderly persons, according to a new study. Elevated levels of the inflammation marker ...

When it comes to the most common mental health issues, we’ve long overemphasized the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. Recently, especially in the case of depression and serotonin ...

Regular exercise may protect smokers from some of the negative effects associated with smoking, such as muscle loss and inflammation, according to a new study. Regular exercise may protect smokers ...

What can lemurs tell us about inflammation and aging, aka "inflammaging" in humans? That's the question Elaine Guevara, a biological anthropologist who studies the evolution of life history and aging ...

Rockville, Md. (November 15, 2018)--Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are ...

Researchers are gaining insights into how external factors like air pollutants, diet and medications, and even microbes in ...