Inflammation

The Brain’s Role in Immune Control

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered that the brain can significantly influence the immune system, particularly its inflammatory responses. The study utilized mice to show ...

Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...

Stress and Trauma Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers linked midlife stress and childhood trauma to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. Analyzing 1,290 volunteers, researchers found ...

What is long COVID? New long COVID study shows high inflammation in patients, new research calls it a syndrome that can last weeks

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Rachel Carter

A new study in Science is shining a light on the continuing impact of long COVID, with research revealing further and continuing ...

A New Era in Pain Management: A Novel Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

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Rachel Carter

AG5, a new anti-inflammatory compound developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, offers a safer alternative to corticosteroids like dexamethasone. It effectively ...

Neuroscientist predicts the ‘number one health trend of 2024’

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Rachel Carter

Robert Love, 41, from Florida, specializes in helping prevent Alzheimer’s disease He shares tips about brain health on TikTok, where he has 1.8 million ...

Targeting Inflammation Reduces ALS Symptoms

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Rachel Carter

Summary: New research reveals that in people with ALS, structural changes in neurons activate immune cells, leading to inflammation and reduced motor ...

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective ...

Red Meat Might Not Be So Bad for You After All

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Rachel Carter

Research from the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center has revealed that red meat consumption may not be directly linked to inflammation, contrary ...

Exercise Superpower: Immune T Cells Boost Muscle Endurance

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Rachel Carter

Summary: A study offers insights into how exercise may be connected to the immune system. Conducted in mice, it reveals that exertion-induced ...