Skin provides the first level of defense to infection, serving not only as a physical barrier, but also as a site for white blood cells to attack invading bacteria and viruses. The immune cells in skin can over-react, however, resulting in inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Current research suggests that stress [...]

University of Michigan research on rats shows cherries lowered body fat, total weight and inflammation. Not bad for a natural remedy.
New research continues to link tart cherries, one of today’s hottest “Super Fruits,” to lowering risk factors for heart disease. In addition to lowering cholesterol and reducing inflammation, the study being presented by [...]

A new study finds that fat increases the bodies inflammatory activity. On the other hand, being fit lowers inflammation.
An accepted market of the inflammatory activity is the total white blood cell count. A high count is a risk factor for hear disease or other serious illness. according to researchers at the study researchersat [...]

Metabolic product of an omega-3 fatty acid may help fight asthma.
New research from the led by a research team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School looked at the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish.  Researchers found that a molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids helps [...]