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Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 vaccination, and non-COVID-19 myocarditis.

24 Feb 2025

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

Researchers analyzed six microgreens, revealing their diverse nutritional profiles, high antioxidant content, and potential to combat micronutrient deficiencies.

23 Feb 2025

Can red ginseng prevent diabetes? New research uncovers its potential

Red ginseng extract powder significantly improved glycemic control in prediabetic Korean adults over 12 weeks without adverse effects. The findings suggest its potential role in diabetes prevention, though larger studies are needed.

23 Feb 2025

Targeted mRNA therapy shows promise for healing damaged lungs

A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

21 Feb 2025

Antioxidant-enzyme interactions and their role in non-communicable diseases

Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a central role in the development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

21 Feb 2025

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

Recent research suggests that select athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities may be able to safely participate in competitive sports after shared decision-making with their clinicians about potential risks, according to a joint scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

21 Feb 2025

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms by modulating the gut microbiome, with capsaicin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids showing potential effects on neurotransmitters and inflammation. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

20 Feb 2025

Study shows how exercise counteracts stress-induced high blood pressure

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the amygdala.

20 Feb 2025

Unfolded protein response disruptions contribute to colorectal cancer and gut-related disorders

The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and communication between the gut microbiota and the nervous system.

20 Feb 2025

New discovery offers hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis

A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe.

20 Feb 2025

Vitamin E significantly improves liver health in MASH patients, new study finds

A 96-week clinical trial found that 300 mg of Vitamin E significantly improved liver histology and reduced inflammation in patients with MASH, with no major safety concerns reported.

19 Feb 2025

Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

A comprehensive review of 41 studies analyzing over one million participants found that consuming nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish is linked to lower all-cause mortality, while processed and unprocessed red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages increase mortality risk.

19 Feb 2025

Exploring ketamine's potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with a significant proportion of patients (10-20%) progressing to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

19 Feb 2025

New therapeutic cocktails show promise for long-lasting asthma relief

Current asthma treatments don't work in all patients, and they don't provide long-term relief from potentially deadly asthma attacks.

19 Feb 2025

Ginger's furanodienone compound may offer new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

19 Feb 2025

Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on January 6, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "The profile of oxidative stress markers (arachidonic and linoleic acid derivatives) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in relation to metabolic syndrome."

19 Feb 2025

Hydrodissection may offer hope for post-amputation pain relief

A reliable method to treat post-amputation pain remains elusive, but a new Northwestern Medicine study conducted in collaboration with Ukrainian physicians suggests that hydrodissection - a simple procedure that injects fluid around nerves - may reduce residual limb pain and opioid dependence.

19 Feb 2025

Study shows promise for new treatment approach for multiple sclerosis

A sponge-like implant in mice helped guide a treatment that slowed or stopped a degenerative condition similar to multiple sclerosis in humans. It also gave University of Michigan researchers a first look at how primary progressive multiple sclerosis, the fastest-progressing version of the disease, attacks the central nervous system early on.

19 Feb 2025

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and cheese altering microbial diversity in distinct ways.

18 Feb 2025

Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

A new study suggests that daily taxifolin intake may support weight loss in older adults, possibly through brown fat activation and cholesterol regulation.

18 Feb 2025

Inflammation News and Research

Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

Can red ginseng prevent diabetes? New research uncovers its potential

Targeted mRNA therapy shows promise for healing damaged lungs

Antioxidant-enzyme interactions and their role in non-communicable diseases

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Study shows how exercise counteracts stress-induced high blood pressure

Unfolded protein response disruptions contribute to colorectal cancer and gut-related disorders

New discovery offers hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis

Vitamin E significantly improves liver health in MASH patients, new study finds

Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

Exploring ketamine's potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression

New therapeutic cocktails show promise for long-lasting asthma relief

Ginger's furanodienone compound may offer new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

Hydrodissection may offer hope for post-amputation pain relief

Study shows promise for new treatment approach for multiple sclerosis

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Study suggests taxifolin could be a safe, natural way to aid weight loss

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