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New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

1 Jul 2024

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

Study reveals that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) may offer cardioprotective benefits compared to animal meat, but their classification as ultra-processed foods warrants further long-term research.

30 Jun 2024

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Study found that both unhealthy lifestyle choices and higher air pollution levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality, emphasizing the need for coordinated health and environmental interventions.

30 Jun 2024

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

30 Jun 2024

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing, a critical mechanism underlying brain development and disease.

28 Jun 2024

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict if, and where, pancreatic cancer may spread in the body.

28 Jun 2024

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

Remarkable new research by a University of Virginia undergraduate may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children and open the door to new ways to treat or even cure the devastating condition.

28 Jun 2024

Long-term effects of chemotherapy on hearing and quality of life in testicular cancer survivors

An interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.

28 Jun 2024

New study links psoriasis severity to skin microbiome dysbiosis

A multi-omics analysis of host-microbe interactions in psoriasis.

28 Jun 2024

New study casts doubt on lipid-lowering strategies for IBD prevention

A new study has illuminated the connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and lipid profile. IBD is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the intestines. Abnormal lipid factor levels such as cholesterol in IBD patients have been observed in previous studies, but whether this association is causal remained unclear.

28 Jun 2024

Dietary fiber intake reshapes tryptophan metabolism, promoting gut health and reducing disease risks

A recent study in Nature Microbiology reveals that increased dietary fiber intake directs microbial tryptophan metabolism, leading to health benefits such as improved gut mucosa integrity and reduced risk of metabolic disorders.

27 Jun 2024

Understanding the role of vaccination in mitigating long COVID brain fog

Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 to 30 per cent of the general population has experienced some form of virus-induced cognitive impairment, including trouble concentrating, brain fog or memory loss.

27 Jun 2024

Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Being near and having more exposure to urban green space and blue (water) space is linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age, which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease.

27 Jun 2024

Precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy outperforms 3D-CRT in advanced lung cancer

Results from a new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center support standard use of the more precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) over the alternative 3D-conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) for patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

27 Jun 2024

Researchers develop a more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis using PET

A more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis (TB) has been developed by UK and US researchers, using positron emission tomography (PET).

27 Jun 2024

Diabetes decoded: How your gut microbiome influences disease risk

How microbial features and functions specific to subspecies and strains contribute to the pathological mechanisms of type 2 diabetes.

27 Jun 2024

A unifying marker streamlines macrophage research across age and sex

Macrophages play a critical role in the immune system by fighting infections and aiding in tissue repair. Understanding how these cells are activated in different scenarios is important for developing new medical treatments. However, identifying and studying macrophage activation has been challenging due to the complex nature of these cells and their responses.

27 Jun 2024

Inflammation News and Research

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Researchers shine light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing

Microscopic changes in the liver can be used to predict pancreatic cancer spread

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

Long-term effects of chemotherapy on hearing and quality of life in testicular cancer survivors

New study links psoriasis severity to skin microbiome dysbiosis

New study casts doubt on lipid-lowering strategies for IBD prevention

Dietary fiber intake reshapes tryptophan metabolism, promoting gut health and reducing disease risks

Understanding the role of vaccination in mitigating long COVID brain fog

Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy outperforms 3D-CRT in advanced lung cancer

Researchers develop a more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis using PET

Diabetes decoded: How your gut microbiome influences disease risk

A unifying marker streamlines macrophage research across age and sex

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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