Surely, inflammation is half a billion years old, since even the lowly starfish may experience it. Virtually every human being who ever lived has suffered from it, perhaps dozens or hundreds of times.

A new study suggests that a common respiratory bacterium may play an unexpected role in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or 'inflammaging,' that can lead to tissue dysfunction. New findings reveal insights into the cellular programs and factors that promote ...

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A common infection may reach the eye, trigger inflammation, and worsen memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease.