Five strains of gut bacteria could ease inflammation, lead to new IBD treatments, and even possibly prevent some forms of bowel cancer.

Different painkillers provide relief in different ways. The most effective medication is the one that best targets the type of pain you’re experiencing with minimal side effects.

Treating pain with anti-inflammatory drugs has been standard for decades. But, "this short-term fix could lead to longer-term problems," researchers report.

A new study may clarify why NSAIDs like ibuprofen and aspirin can have unexpected and unexplained effects on diseases like heart disease and cancer.

Skin grafts for severe burn injuries may require multiple operations over the course of a lifetime to address crippling scars.

Combining two drugs dramatically reduces the chances of suffering an asthma attack, a new study shows.

Inflammation in the gums can increase susceptibility to other forms of inflammation, like arthritis, through changes in the bone marrow.

Researchers have found that “brain water” can exit through tiny channels to reach the skull’s bone marrow, which can detect infection or injury.

Many doctors currently diagnose skin conditions by eye. Advances in molecular testing could lead to more precise and accurate diagnoses for ambiguous rashes and skin lesions.

Inflammation, rather than the virus that provokes it, may be key to loss of smell among COVID-19 patients.