Inflammation is how the body tells us something’s not right. Usually, that’s a good thing. You get hurt, and inflammatory cells come to the rescue. “It’s a protective mechanism of the body when we ...

Chronic inflammation can raise a person's risk of cancer, and a new study reveals key details about how that might happen in the gut and points to better ways to identify and reduce risk. Scientists ...

Think of fruit as the ultimate anti-inflammatory food, protecting your body against harmful inflammation with antioxidants and fiber, and guarding long-term health. A small amount of inflammation is ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Chronic inflammation is no joke—it can be the cause of your joint stiffness or gastrointestinal issues, and it may even ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. For millions of people, it’s a daily ritual—something comforting, familiar and often automatic. But drinking this popular ...

At a glance, it seems like there should be no link between sleep and inflammation. To oversimplify, sleeping tends to be a good thing, while inflammation often gets a bad reputation. Still, the ...

“If you cut yourself and the wound gets infected, it’ll become inflamed. There’s a reason for that: The inflammation brings in all the white blood cells that help you fight the infection,” says Eric ...

For years, compulsive behaviors have been viewed as bad habits stuck on autopilot. But new research in rats found the opposite: inflammation in a key decision-making brain region actually made ...

Though inflammation is a normal, healthy bodily process, chronic inflammation may lead to a slew of negative health effects. So avoiding foods that can cause inflammation is key. Dietitians say ...

African indigenous food groups present an exciting area to explore when it comes to taste and nutrition. They may even offer potential as nutritional therapy for people with health problems. Foods ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...