Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body’s immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases. In research published in Cell Reports, the team describes how fasting raises levels of a chemical in the blood...
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ALS: blocking inflammation to reduce symptoms
Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL Québec, January 10, 2024 – In people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), changes in neurons appear to activate immune cells. Lowering the inflammation could reduce the symptoms of the disease, according to a study led by Chantelle Sephton, a professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Medicine. ALS is caused by the...
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Stress, via inflammation, is linked to metabolic syndrome
Study suggests stress management could reduce biological riskPeer-Reviewed Publication OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lifestyle and genetics, and a range of other factors within and outside our control, are known to contribute to development of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that add up to increased risk for serious health problems. A new study...
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RSV shown to infect nerve cells, cause inflammation and damage
by Tulane University Transmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common infection in children and senior adults, can also infect nerve cells and trigger inflammation leading to nerve damage, according to a new Tulane University study. RSV can cause mild symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and...
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Study reveals new insights on tissue-dependent roles of JAK signaling in inflammation
by The Mount Sinai Hospital Mice engineered with a patient gene (JAK1 GOF: Neuron) show less lung inflammation, fewer immune cells, and reduced mucous production compared to controls. Credit: Kim et al., Cell. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have gained a deeper understanding of the nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors, or...
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Study explores ways to reduce inflammation and preserve bone health with prunes
by Wild Hive Findings show non-pharmacological approaches, like prunes, may be beneficial for postmenopausal women. Credit: California Prune Board A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signaling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women. “Bone loss is...
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A type of vitamin B3 might treat chronic pain related to inflammation
Chronic pain can outlast inflammation, the usual driver of pain in the body – a study in mice suggests a vitamin supplement could help relieve it By Grace Wade The mitochondria in certain sensory neurons could be linked to chronic pain nobeastsofierce Science / Alamy A type of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide riboside, alleviates persistent pain...
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Long COVID in women may be linked to inflammation levels at peak of infection, new research suggests
by University of York Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of COVID-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of long COVID symptoms, according to new research. The study, carried out by clinical researchers at the University of York, Hull York Medical school (HYMS) and the...
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Is red meat intake linked to inflammation?
Peer-Reviewed Publication BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Inflammation is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the impact of diet on inflammation is an area of growing scientific interest. In particular, recommendations to limit red meat consumption are often based, in part, on old studies suggesting that red meat negatively affects...
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B12 deficiency: A hidden trigger of inflammation?
by Society of Chemical Industry Binned scatterplot of the relationship between vitamin B12 and IL-6 (A) and CRP (B) in humans adjusted for sex, age, education level, smoking habit, BMI, physical activity, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, aspirin, medication, energy intake, alcohol consumption and Mediterranean diet adherence. IL-6, interleukin-6. CRP, C-reactive protein. Credit: Journal of the Science...