SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has determined inflammation -- and not obesity -- initiates insulin resistance that is the major cause of Type 2 diabetes.

SAN DIEGO, July 9 (UPI) -- Production of a protein that promotes inflammation appears to be linked to the higher incidence of liver cancer in men, found a U.S. study.

SAN DIEGO, March 19 (UPI) -- Inflammation associated with the progression of prostate-cancer tumors may help the disease to spread, say California researchers.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Researchers at the University of California-San Diego say a single gene can be targeted for treating asthma sufferers.