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·May 12, 2016·5 min read

Auto-Inflammation May Be A Cause of Dementia

A new study reports auto-inflammation may be implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 4, 2016·5 min read

Pain Causes Older Adults to Develop More Inflammation Over Time

As we age, we grow more sensitive to pain, a new study reports.

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·May 4, 2016·8 min read

Common Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.

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·May 3, 2016·3 min read

Yoga May Help Combat Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reports low impact exercise, such as yoga and swimming, can help improve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Frontotemporal Dementia May be Triggered by Brain’s Immune System

According to researchers, FTD may be triggered by a defect in microglia.

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·April 19, 2016·4 min read

Can A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?

Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.

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·April 18, 2016·3 min read

Possible Treatment for Suppressed Immunity From Spinal Injuries

Researchers have identified an underlying cause of immune suppression in people with high level spinal cord injuries.

Diagram shows how an ischemic stoke affects the brain.

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·April 15, 2016·4 min read

Immune Cells May Help Brain Heal Itself Following a Stroke

A new study reports inflammation can be beneficial in helping the brain to recover following a stroke.

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·April 12, 2016·5 min read

Immune System Proteins Responsible for Fine Tuning and Reducing Motor Control

Researchers discover proteins that play an important role in the immune system may be responsible for fine tuning motor control during development and reducing motor function as we age.