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.

Scientists say combining a low-dose of THC with a common anti-inflammatory drug improved cognition and reduced ...

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

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 ...

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system—a group of proteins that ...

Mutations in the ‘C9orf72’ gene cause progressive neurodegenerative diseases, namely Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).

Discover how saliva testing detects oral and systemic diseases early. Learn about the mouth-body connection and the power of salivary biomarkers. [ ...

Pharmacological activation of LANCL2 provides CNS immunometabolic support for the restoration of cognitive function markers in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Pharmacological activation of ...

Scientists have uncovered an intriguing link between infection and brain health, finding that a common bacterium in the eye appears to be linked to cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. It's the ...