There are many, clinically relevant situations where inflammation either causes, or contributes, to cholestatic liver diseases. Some of these are clearly linked (e.g., primary sclerosing cholangitis ...

Immunology has transformed humanity’s understanding of oneself and its battle against disease. Inflammation which is a primordial defense mechanism against pathogens, also acts as a double-edged sword ...

Foods that interfere with your metabolism can increase inflammation — especially foods high in unhealthy fats and sugar.

Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis. You may have heard these names during the commercial breaks of your favorite show. If so, you’ve heard of the most common forms of a group of medical conditions ...

Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is stuck in attack-mode, sending cell after cell to defend and repair the body for months or even years. Diseases associated with chronic ...

My patient’s lungs were filled with blood, and he lay intubated in an ICU bed. His kidneys were failing, too. The cause of his illness was not a mystery: He had been previously diagnosed with an ...

The failure of colchicine to reduce cardiovascular events post–myocardial infarction in a recent trial led some cardiologists to question the role of inflammation in coronary artery disease (CAD) — or ...

Managing inflammation can be tricky. While taking supplements may seem like a natural solution, not all of them are beneficial. In fact, some supplements can worsen inflammation or lead to other ...

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Go beyond basic remedies with liver-friendly drinks that support detox, reduce inflammation, and improve fat metabolism ...