More research is needed to better understand how inflammation impacts weight gain. There’s also a much stronger link between obesity and inflammation than weight gain. Obesity may cause ...

More information: Himadri B. Thapa et al, Enrichment of human IgA-coated bacterial vesicles in ulcerative colitis as a driver of inflammation, Nature Communications (2025).

Inflammation dampens the responsiveness of the fat cell to these signals, so they become less plastic and less adaptable. “Adipose tissue responds to overnutrition by mounting an immune response.” ...

“The inflammatory theory of CAD posits that chronic, low-grade inflammation plays a crucial role in the initiation, progression, and destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques,” said Pablo ...

Chronic inflammation interferes with your body’s normal functions and may increase your risk for some serious health issues, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and even certain cancers.

Perinephric myxoid lipofibroma comprises mature adipose tissue, a myxoid matrix, spindle-shaped to star-shaped stromal cells, and varying degrees of mixed inflammatory cell infiltration. The mixed ...

Put plainly, inflammation is your body’s response to inside threats, like an injury—and too much of it can sabotage your health. But let’s take a step back: There’s a bad and a good kind.

A follow-up CT scan performed 1 week later (Figure 1C) showed a significant reduction in hydronephrosis and resolution of perinephric inflammation. At the time of discharge, after 2 weeks of ...

The inflammation from chronic alcohol intake can lead to cellular damage. This damage can turn normal cells into cancerous cells. Long-term excessive alcohol intake is associated with an increased ...

Research indicates that chronic inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and neurodegenerative conditions. Understanding the mechanisms behind ...

What are NSAIDs? NSAIDs are a class of medication that target aches, pains and inflammatory processes in the body, explains David Mangan, Chief Pharmacy Officer at UMass Memorial Medical Center.