Inflammation has to fight pathogens fast—but it can't get out of control. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center ...

When a doctor says that a part of your body is inflamed, it's probably not a compliment on your health. But inflammation isn't always bad and, often, it starts out as a good thing. So what exactly ...

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases ...

Pancreatic cancer is a rare disease; however, its initially inconspicuous symptoms and aggressive nature make it one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the kind that lasts a few hours, days, or weeks, and it’s helpful to healing. It’s your immune system’s response when ...