The role of a traitorous antibody in triggering inflammatory bowel disease has been described in detail in a new study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Inflammation, irritable-bowel-disease, antibodies, Diet, inflammatory bowel disease
A rare inflammatory condition linked to tattoos is appearing more often in Australia.
Scientists found that a tomato-soy juice rich in plant-derived compounds altered inflammation-related signals in healthy adults with obesity. A new study found that drinking tomato-soy juice rich in health-promoting plant compounds reduced levels of inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks. The results suggest the beverage could serve as a functional food [...]
A new study suggests that lingering rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are not always caused by ongoing inflammation. For people with rheumatoid arthritis, lingering pain and fatigue are often assumed to be signs that inflammation remains active. But new research suggests the real culprit may sometimes lie elsewhere. Researchers at Semmelweis University report that sleep disorders, depression, [...]
Scientists may have found a completely new way to treat depression by targeting inflammation instead of brain chemistry. A small clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Bristol suggests that targeting the immune system could help people with depression who do not improve with standard antidepressant medications. The findings, published May 20 in [...]
Head impacts were linked to microbial shifts in college football players.
Could glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) nix the inflammation that drives asthma? Maybe, according to a large national study in Denmark.
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Category: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: GLP-1 receptor agonists, Weight Loss, Inflammation, Asthma, Asthma inhaler, Respiratory health, Lung, Chronic illness
Plant machinery turns light into anti-inflammatory power inside eye cells.
A new feeding study suggests that replacing common processed snacks with a daily serving of almonds may do more than improve nutrition. Replacing typical Western-style snacks with a daily serving of almonds may improve gut bacteria, lower several inflammatory signals, and increase hormones linked to fullness, according to a new controlled feeding study. The research [...]
Researchers have identified the SHP protein as a key regulator that suppresses cartilage-degrading enzymes and slows osteoarthritis progression. For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, treatment options have long focused on one thing: managing pain. But while medications and injections may temporarily ease aching knees and stiff fingers, they do little to stop the slow [...]
Scientists have uncovered why severely damaged livers can continue failing even after a person stops drinking alcohol. The human liver is famous for its ability to regenerate. Ancient myths even referenced its seemingly endless capacity to heal. But in people with severe alcohol-related liver disease, that recovery system can suddenly fail, leaving the organ unable [...]
New research shows that small changes in diet practiced for less than a calendar month can potentially improve your biological age – supporting the key functions that together lead to healthier lives later in life.
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Category: Aging Well, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: University of Sydney, Aging, Age-Related, Biological age, Blood Pressure, Insulin,…
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected weakness in pancreatic cancer involving damaged mitochondria and a powerful inflammatory signal. Researchers at The Wistar Institute and ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have identified a weakness in pancreatic cancer that may open the door to new treatments. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the [...]
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which the gut’s immune system maintains balance, challenging long-standing assumptions about how immune tolerance is regulated. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered an unexpected mechanism the immune system uses to prevent chronic inflammation in the intestine. The discovery could point to new treatment strategies for…
Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door to new targeted therapies. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects millions worldwide, causing persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue lining the joints. Over the past two decades, an expanding toolkit of anti-inflammatory and…
A new study links fatty acid metabolism to rheumatoid arthritis treatment, revealing a natural compound that disrupts inflammation by targeting a previously overlooked enzyme. A compound derived from a traditional medicinal plant may offer a new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis by targeting how the body processes fats rather than simply suppressing the immune system. [...]
Researchers have uncovered a previously unobserved presence of the GLP-1 hormone in the joints of arthritis patients. Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad category of joint disorders that includes autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Despite their differences, many forms share common [...]
A stem cell-derived intestine model reveals glycyrrhizin as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists have used a lab-grown human intestine to uncover a surprising candidate for treating inflammatory bowel disease: a compound found in black licorice. A study published in Stem Cell Reports shows how a human stem cell-derived model of the intestine [...]
A newly identified population of dysfunctional immune cells may play a central role in both aging and chronic disease. UCLA researchers have uncovered a rogue group of immune cells that may be quietly driving both aging and chronic liver disease. These cells accumulate over time in tissues, especially in the liver, and appear to fuel [...]
Worms reduce inflammation only on high-fiber diets; low fiber disables their benefits and disrupts gut health. Intestinal worms may help calm inflammation in the human body, but only when they receive enough dietary fiber. Without sufficient fiber, they shift into a hibernation-like state and lose their protective benefits. This finding comes from a new study [...]
Frequent burn exposure may have driven human genetic adaptations that improve healing but worsen severe injury outcomes. Humans may have been shaped in part by an unexpected force: repeated exposure to high-temperature burn injuries. New research suggests this long history has influenced how the body repairs damage, responds to infection, and reacts under severe trauma. [...]
A tick protein that inhibits multiple immune signals could lead to better treatments for autoimmune diseases and inflammation. The body’s immune system relies on rapid communication to fight threats. When harmful microbes or foreign substances are detected, it releases chemical signals called chemokines. These act like distress beacons, guiding immune cells to the affected area [...]
Scientists uncover a metabolic vulnerability in aging cells that could be key to restoring resilience and combating age-related diseases. As people grow older and become more frail, their bodies often lose tissue reserve capacity. This reserve, known as resilience, allows the body to maintain homeostasis through defense, compensation, modulation, and repair processes. When resilience declines,…
Researchers have found that common food ingredients can interact inside immune cells in ways that significantly enhance each other’s anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic inflammation often develops quietly, without obvious symptoms in its early stages. Over time, however, this persistent immune activity can contribute to serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease,…
A newly identified brain–immune connection suggests stress may directly amplify skin inflammation through targeted cellular signaling. Psychological stress has long been blamed for making eczema worse, but the biological link has been hard to pin down. New research now traces that connection to a brain-to-skin signaling route that appears to intensify inflammation by directing nerve [...]
Boosting a protein that suppresses inflammation reduced frailty and improved physical health in aging mice. The United States is entering a period of rapid population aging. By 2050, nearly one quarter of Americans will be at least 65 years old, and many individuals are expected to live well into their 90s or beyond. This demographic [...]
New findings suggest that targeting inflammation in Alzheimer’s may matter as much as targeting protein buildup. For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been defined by amyloid plaques and tau tangles. But a growing body of research suggests those hallmarks may be only part of the story. Another major suspect is chronic neuroinflammation, a lingering immune response [...]
A bandage-like microneedle patch can noninvasively collect immune cells and signals from the skin within minutes to hours. Early tests suggest it could transform how immune responses are monitored. Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), created the first bandage-like microneedle patch designed to sample immune activity directly…
A newly identified molecular player may help explain how cartilage in the jaw joint resists inflammatory damage. Every time you chew, speak, or yawn, your jaw depends on a small but hardworking joint that has to move smoothly under constant pressure. That motion is possible because cartilage and a disc inside the joint help absorb [...]
New research suggests that fat tissue may be more adaptable than previously thought, undergoing significant cellular and molecular changes as body weight declines. Obesity does more than increase body weight. It can also disrupt the normal biology of fat tissue, turning it into a source of chronic inflammation that raises the risk of diabetes and [...]