Washington, November 11 (ANI): By losing weight, whether through a low-carb or low-fat diet, overweight or obese people can have a significant reduction in inflammation throughout their body, as measured by three common markers for inflammation, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Changes in air pollution during the 2008 Beijing Olympics were associated with changes in biomarkers of systemic inflammation and thrombosis (formation of blood clot) as well as measures of cardiovascular physiology in healthy young persons, according to a study.

London, April 26 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that habitual consumption of white potatoes (baked, boiled and mashed) is not associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes or levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of systemic inflammation once potential confounding factors are controlled for (e.g., age, gender, and education).

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Scientists have found that systemic inflammation causes an increase in depressive symptoms and metabolic changes in the parts of the brain responsible for mood and motivation.