A nationwide study conducted in Denmark found an association between dementia incidence and previous exposure to infection, but the potential impacts of systemic inflammation or autoimmune diseases on ...

When red blood cells break down, they release heme, a component of hemoglobin that can contribute to inflammation and damage ...

Research reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial infection and Alzheimer's disease. The study, in fruit flies and ...

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and St. James's Hospital have shown that dexamethasone, a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory steroid, can reduce harmful inflammation triggered by ...

Sometimes, cancer cells that have spread become ‘dormant’ but can start proliferating again later. A cue that can reactivate them has been discovered. Read the paper: Respiratory viral infections ...

The warning signs of secondary bacterial pneumonia can vary with the severity of the bacterial infection. Here are the red ...

Severe infections such as H1N1 can put the heart under major stress. Inflammation, oxygen imbalance, dehydration and ...

A previously healthy 14-year-old male was brought to the emergency department after experiencing fatigue, fevers, and decreased appetite for four days. Two days earlier, he’d been seen in an urgent ...

Teas are known for their powerful properties that can help fight off inflammation in the body. Learn about 6 powerful teas ...

Autoimmune orchitis is an extremely rare condition that affects males. In autoimmune orchitis, one or both testicles become inflamed. The immune system may produce anti-sperm antibodies, significantly ...

Research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several diseases, including viral infection, bacterial ...