A human study reveals how naturally occurring fat-derived molecules help switch off inflammation. Researchers at (UCL) have identified an important biological process that helps the body bring ...

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Cortisol, the primary glucocorticoid hormone, plays a central role in the body's stress response and immune regulation. Released by the adrenal cortex via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis ...

IBD, inflammatory bowel disease. SCFA, Short-Chain Fatty Acids; LPS, Lipopolysaccharide; IL-6, Interleukin-6; IL-8, Interleukin-8; IL-10, Interleukin-10; IL-12 ...

Unlike acute inflammation, which provides short-term protection against injuries and infections, chronic inflammation persists subtly over extended periods, causing systemic harm without apparent ...