Insect bites or stings, like the one on this person's hand, are a manifestation of inflammation. Suthep Wongkhad/EyeEm via Getty Images When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If ...

Research shows that diets that contain ultra-processed foods (like potato chips, candy, fast food, hot dogs, etc.) may be ...

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 ...

When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all ...

The human body experiences various health problems because of inflammation, which can lead to joint pain, heart disease and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If inflammation were a person, we’d picture her as a confident power woman, AirPods in and belting Mariah ...

The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit...Pete Gamlen Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We ...

Why do our ankles swell when they’re sprained or does our skin turn red — or inflamed — when it’s scraped? That quick response is caused by inflammation — and it can save your life. At its core, ...

Inflammation, a vital immune response, turns dangerous when chronic, silently damaging tissues and increasing risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Unlike acute inflammation's short, helpful ...