The human body’s inflammatory response functions as an intricate defense system, protecting against injury and infection. However, contemporary eating habits have transformed this protective mechanism ...

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 ...

A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women's responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses. The study, published in ...