A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) happens when there’s a blood clot in one or more of the deep veins in your body. Various factors could put you at risk for thrombosis. You may be more likely to have a DVT ...

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Inflammation is an immune response from the body’s immune system when there is a perceived injury or infection. When injured, inflammation causes the area to become red and swell due to a large number ...

Aging lungs may be sabotaging themselves—fueling runaway inflammation that turns mild infections into life-threatening illness.

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Water supports your body’s systems but does not function as ...

A gum infection is a harmful infection in the mouth that causes damage and inflammation in the gums and jaw. Knowing what to do for a gum infection can help to avoid complications. Gum infections ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered a new technique to control inflammatory disorders that also maintains a patient’s ability to fight off infections. Principal investigator ...

In a recent study posted to the journal Nature, researchers showed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron infection without SARS-CoV-2 vaccination conferred ...