The sometimes fatal condition, MIS-C, may be driven in part by a misdirected immune system, a new study finds. By Apoorva Mandavilli When exposed to a virus, the human body marshals the immune system ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inflammation is your body’s natural way of dealing with injury and infection There’s an important distinction to be made between ...

When exposed to a virus, the human body marshals the immune system to fend off the intruder. Sometimes, the defense goes awry, and the body mistakenly turns against itself instead of the attacker.

There are many foods that trigger inflammation, and Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, broke down the top five in an episide of You Versus Food. For many people, the battle against inflammation starts with ...

Scientists have long struggled to define brain fog—let alone pinpoint a cause for it. But research is starting to reveal multiple potential causes from inflammation to a leaky blood-brain barrier.

Joint overuse, or mechanical overload, occurs when excessive or repetitive stress damages the structures within a joint. The following can contribute to mechanical overload: Everyday activities like ...

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 ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...