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Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Research reveals significant associations between environmental pollutants and Autism Spectrum Disorder, emphasizing the importance of identifying risk factors.

5 Sep 2024

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

Study identifies a significant link between higher atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) levels and increased erectile dysfunction (ED) risk among US men, with implications for early intervention and cardiovascular health.

5 Sep 2024

New insights into stiff-person syndrome, advancing diagnosis and treatment

Research explores the complexities of diagnosing and treating stiff-person syndrome, emphasizing the uncertain role of GAD antibodies and the promise of novel therapies.

5 Sep 2024

Scientists advance type 1 diabetes treatment with cutting-edge stem cell and gene editing technologies

Researchers review significant advancements and ongoing challenges in cell replacement therapies for type 1 diabetes, highlighting innovative approaches in stem cell-derived islets and immune protection strategies.

5 Sep 2024

Selenium and manganese levels significantly impact mortality risk in asthma patients

Study reveals that both low and high levels of selenium and manganese in the blood are associated with increased mortality in adults with asthma, highlighting the importance of maintaining optimal levels of these metals.

5 Sep 2024

Study aims to find new ways of alleviating the long-term effects of COVID-19

An innovative study for the treatment of post-COVID syndrome (PCS) is starting under the direction of Frankfurt University Hospital’s Department of Infectious Diseases.

4 Sep 2024

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.

4 Sep 2024

Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia

Researchers report that body mass index values in Asians population may predict the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

4 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, with certain processed foods like meats and sugary drinks posing significant dangers.

4 Sep 2024

New approach to treat post-COVID symptoms

In a world still grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of international researchers has proposed a novel approach to treating the persistent symptoms that plague many survivors of viral infections. The study, published on 30 August 2024 in Brain Medicine (ISSN: 2997-2639, Genomic Press, New York), outlines a multimodal treatment strategy that could offer hope to millions suffering from post-acute infectious syndromes (PAIS), including the condition commonly known as Long COVID.

4 Sep 2024

Gut bacteria pathways directly linked to insomnia risk identified

Study uncovers a causal link between specific gut microbiome metabolic pathways and insomnia, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for improving sleep quality.

3 Sep 2024

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the US, more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease.

3 Sep 2024

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Scientific evidence supports garlic's antihypertensive effects, detailing the mechanisms of action and key compounds that contribute to cardiovascular benefits.

3 Sep 2024

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a key factor in cardiovascular disease, prompting the ESC to recommend comprehensive strategies for prevention and management to reduce health risks.

3 Sep 2024

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Study reviews the molecular mechanisms by which caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and the ketogenic diet promote healthy aging.

2 Sep 2024

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Research reveals that gestational exposure to air pollution increases cord blood cystatin C levels, indicating potential kidney function issues in newborns.

2 Sep 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Study links blood markers to long-term cardiovascular risk in women

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease decades later.

1 Sep 2024

Intranasal vaccine shows broad SARS-CoV-2 variant protection

Study demonstrates that a single-dose intranasal live-attenuated vaccine, CDO-7N-1, provides broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants by inducing potent immune responses, including neutralizing antibodies and T-cell activity, in animal models.

1 Sep 2024

Semaglutide's impact on cardiovascular health expands beyond weight loss

Semaglutide, the popular anti-obesity medication originally developed to treat diabetes, continues to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, including reducing risk of death, reducing serious COVID-19 related events and improving heart failure (HF) symptoms, according to six new substudies published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

30 Aug 2024

Inflammation News and Research

Study links environmental pollutants to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

New insights into stiff-person syndrome, advancing diagnosis and treatment

Scientists advance type 1 diabetes treatment with cutting-edge stem cell and gene editing technologies

Selenium and manganese levels significantly impact mortality risk in asthma patients

Study aims to find new ways of alleviating the long-term effects of COVID-19

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

New approach to treat post-COVID symptoms

Gut bacteria pathways directly linked to insomnia risk identified

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Study links blood markers to long-term cardiovascular risk in women

Intranasal vaccine shows broad SARS-CoV-2 variant protection

Semaglutide's impact on cardiovascular health expands beyond weight loss

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