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Some beneficial effects of exercise may be driven by the immune system, study suggests

The connection between exercise and inflammation has captivated the imagination of researchers ever since an early 20th-century study showed a spike of white cells in the blood of Boston marathon runners following the race.

3 Nov 2023

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

New research in rodents indicates that altering gut microbes may affect the development of organ damage associated with hypertension.

2 Nov 2023

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Recent research underscores the importance of careful management of elimination diets in children with food allergies, ensuring nutritional balance and support for growth. The study advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to help children avoid allergens without compromising their overall health and development.

2 Nov 2023

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

Citrus compounds show promise in type 2 diabetes management, reducing blood glucose and mitigating metabolic complications without a clear threshold in humans for bioflavonoid efficacy.

2 Nov 2023

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of microbes living in the human intestines, has an increasing reputation for affecting not only gut health but also the health of organs distant from the gut.

2 Nov 2023

Synthetic melanin cream heals skin damage and promotes repair

Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins.

2 Nov 2023

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

A recent study explored the possible interaction of added salt in food with the rate of new type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to understand the contribution of long-term sodium intake to diabetes incidence.

2 Nov 2023

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Researchers investigate the role of the mast-cell-specific receptor Mas-related G-protein-coupled receptor B2 (MrgprB2) in alcohol-withdrawal-induced headaches.

2 Nov 2023

Biomarker discovery boosts long-COVID prediction accuracy to 78.5%

Researchers identify four critical biomarkers associated with long-COVID, offering a 78.5% accuracy in predicting the condition. This discovery paves the way for diagnostic tests and offers insights into the mechanisms of persistent post-COVID symptoms.

1 Nov 2023

High salt consumption associated with increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know to avoid sugar, but new research suggests they may want to skip the salt as well.

1 Nov 2023

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals

New research from the University of Cincinnati found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations.

1 Nov 2023

Microscopic inflammation in IBD linked to higher risk of serious infections

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infection, even at very low levels of gastrointestinal inflammation.

1 Nov 2023

JAK inhibitors offer effective and convenient treatment option for arthritis patients

According to a new paper in Rheumatology, published by Oxford University Press, JAK inhibitors, which doctors have used to treat patients with arthritis despite concerns about the effectiveness of such drugs, actually do work quite well.

1 Nov 2023

Expert consensus on the classification of acute atherothrombotic myocardial infarction by stage of tissue injury severity

A document published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology outlines the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's classification of acute MI.

1 Nov 2023

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Researchers aimed to identify dependable protein biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS).

1 Nov 2023

Spicing up memory: Wasabi found to boost brainpower in seniors

A 12-week study on adults over 60 found that wasabi supplements containing 6-MSITC significantly improved episodic and working memory. While other cognitive domains showed no improvement, the findings suggest that wasabi's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties may offer new avenues for combating age-related memory decline.

31 Oct 2023

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

The lungs were once at the forefront of SARS-Cov-2 research, but as reports of organ failure and other serious complications poured in, scientists set out to discover how and why the respiratory virus was causing serious damage to the body's major organs, including the lungs.

31 Oct 2023

Inflammation News and Research

Some beneficial effects of exercise may be driven by the immune system, study suggests

Modifying the gut microbiota can ameliorate hypertensive kidney damage and inflammation

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Citrus compounds show zesty promise in type 2 diabetes management

Gut bacteria promote social behavior and wound healing through oxytocin signaling

Synthetic melanin cream heals skin damage and promotes repair

Study uncovers link between salt-adding habits and type 2 diabetes

Mast cell receptor linked to alcohol withdrawal-associated headaches

Biomarker discovery boosts long-COVID prediction accuracy to 78.5%

High salt consumption associated with increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals

Microscopic inflammation in IBD linked to higher risk of serious infections

JAK inhibitors offer effective and convenient treatment option for arthritis patients

Expert consensus on the classification of acute atherothrombotic myocardial infarction by stage of tissue injury severity

Researchers identify key protein biomarkers in MS patients, paving way for personalized treatment strategies

Spicing up memory: Wasabi found to boost brainpower in seniors

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 alters mitochondria, leading to energy outages and organ failure

Study reveals direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer

Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. to increase by mid-century

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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