When inflammation in the body goes unchecked, it can cause fibrosis, or tissue scarring that may lead to organ dysfunction or ...

There are several potential causes of chronic inflammation, including excessive alcohol consumption, environmental factors, poor diet quality, stress and an inadequate amount of quality sleep.

For millions suffering from chronic inflammatory diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), managing flare-ups often ...

Researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine have uncovered a key primary step in the hepatic ERK pathway that leads to increased insulin production. While their previous work ...

RIKEN scientists uncover how tobacco smoke alters gut bacteria, revealing potential new treatments for some types of ...

A new study found higher levels of inflammation in colorectal cancer tumors, suppressing the body’s ability to fight the disease. Researchers note the typical Western diet is a driver of inflammation, ...

Electrical pulses may represent a new way to treat IBD without any medications. In A Nutshell Soft wireless implant wrapping around the splenic nerve reduced gut inflammation in rats over seven weeks ...

Study shows how "scarred" colon tissue in younger patients differs from older adults, opening new doors for preventing ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...