A study in Nature reveals that our understanding of the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory forces extends beyond immune cells to a surprising player: the vagus nerve. This wandering nerve, ...

The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of evidence has shown that in ...

The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up and tamping down inflammation, shows a new study in mice. The brain can direct the immune system to an ...

Have you ever been so mad you could scream? Or, punch a wall? Your heart races, your face turns red, your teeth clench, you blood pressure sores. Now think of your body's tissues and cells. They get ...

What you drink can influence inflammation, and certain teas, juices, and fermented drinks can help lower inflammation.

The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up, and tamping down inflammation, according to a new study, “A body–brain circuit that regulates body ...