Inflammation Archive

Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Stopping osteoarthritis: Could recent heart research provide a clue?

Published October 15, 2020

Currently no medication can slow the progress of osteoarthritis. And while a reanalysis of a study of people with heart disease suggests a promising approach, more definitive research will be necessary to confirm this.

Paul F. Dellaripa, MD

Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition and treatment helps

Published June 24, 2020

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body generates an immune response against itself. Some people with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, develop an autoimmune lung disease. Marked by lung inflammation and possible scarring, it’s easier to treat if detected early.

Staying Healthy

Mediterranean diet linked to lower inflammation, healthy aging

Updated May 1, 2020

A study published Feb. 17, 2020, in the journal Gut suggests that lower rates of chronic disease among people who eat a Mediterranean diet might be due to changes in the gut microbiome.

Mind & Mood

Will a purpose-driven life help you live longer?

Updated November 28, 2019

A study found that people who felt they had purpose in life were more likely to live longer than those who did not. Having a life purpose might lessen stress and inspire people to invest in their health. Wishing for purpose? A few strategies may help.

Allan Walker, MD

Microbiome: The first 1,000 days

Published May 15, 2019

Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Why the wheelchair? Could it be gout?

Published March 29, 2019

Mind & Mood

I'm so lonesome I could cry

Published March 21, 2018

The health risks of loneliness and isolation have been known for some time, but more recently research has shown the specific effects in the brain. Finding ways to make connections with other people is the best "medicine" to alleviate the mental and physical effects of loneliness.

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