Q: You hear a lot about inflammation these days and how it's bad for your health, but isn't it also part of how your immune system protects you and keeps you healthy? At this point, I'm not sure I ...

Kidney diseases are becoming increasingly common, yet many people struggle to understand the difference between sudden kidney ...

Urticaria, more commonly called hives, can be acute or chronic, depending on how long symptoms last. Chronic urticaria can be treated with medication, and some people experience remission after 1 year ...

Atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, has three distinct stages: acute, subacute, and chronic. Many dermatologists use these terms with patients to help them understand their symptoms, ...

In a laboratory at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Alexander Binshtok, a pain neurobiologist, and his group peer into rodent brains to understand the mechanisms of pain. But that isn’t what he ...

There’s no cure for chronic bronchitis, but treatment can help you manage symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Bronchitis occurs when your airways become inflamed, making it difficult for ...