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 ...

The field of infectious disease immunology has increasingly focused on the dynamic interplay between host immune responses and sexually transmitted ...

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 ...

January 11, 2022 – A growing body of research suggests that early-life infection, inflammation, and metabolic changes could contribute to psychiatric disorders – perhaps via effects during critical ...

A nationwide study conducted in Denmark found an association between dementia incidence and previous exposure to infection, but the potential impacts of systemic inflammation or autoimmune diseases on ...

Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and ...

A mitochondrial peptide called MOCCI has a surprising sidekick, and they work together to regulate inflammation and immunity, researchers reveal. A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Duke-NUS ...

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 ...

Prenatal infection with common respiratory viruses transmitted from the mother was associated with poorer growth, a prospective cohort study found. Postnatal weight change significantly correlated ...

If you’ve ever twisted your ankle, cut your finger, or been bitten by an ant, then you’ve experienced inflammation. Even illnesses like the flu or viral infections cause an inflammatory response from ...