(Nanowerk News) Biocompatibility is a crucial goal in medical device development. For years, scientists have worked to create implant coatings and components that integrate well with the body's immune ...

Acute systemic inflammation has long been suspected to trigger harmful processes within the brain, contributing to ...

Inflammation in the body is often linked to feeling sick, tired, or feverish, but scientists have long suspected that its ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Is the body's response to injury good for you, or is it bad? It depends. Following short-term injury, infection and exercise, inflammation is your friend. In chronic, low-dose form, it may be to blame ...

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 ...

Infections that do not go away or abnormal immune responses may cause chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like asthma, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Avoiding ...

Gut inflammation can be caused by internal or external factors. People can reduce it by employing strategies like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, taking probiotics, and reducing stress. The symptoms ...