With the singular exception of punctal or canalicular occlusion, when we are talking about in-office dry eye disease ...

Your eyes are exposed to bacteria from your hands, the environment and other factors. Normally, your tears work to flush ...

“If you cut yourself and the wound gets infected, it’ll become inflamed. There’s a reason for that: The inflammation brings in all the white blood cells that help you fight the infection,” says Eric ...

Though inflammation is a normal, healthy bodily process, chronic inflammation may lead to a slew of negative health effects. So avoiding foods that can cause inflammation is key. Dietitians say ...

Inflammation is the immune system’s response to an irritant by sending out cells to fight bacteria or heal an injury. Consuming turmeric can relieve swollen and painful joints for people with chronic ...

Some common spices contain compounds that may help lower inflammation and protect cells from damage. The best spices to reduce inflammation include turmeric, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper. If you ...

New research uncovers a mechanism to stop inflammation in the body. The study suggests a new potential treatment for autoimmune conditions like lupus. Researchers hope to take this to clinical trials ...

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the ...

New research is shedding light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation—including suggestions as simple as flossing your teeth. From infrared saunas to meditation, there are several steps you ...

Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, ...

Sleeping in contact lenses may seem harmless, but eye doctors warn it can significantly increase the risk of serious infections and long-term eye damage. When the eyes are closed during sleep, oxygen ...

Not all depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia is the same. A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry identified a distinct subtype of psychiatric illness marked by brain inflammation, ...