Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition
A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise inflammation causing microbes decrease while microbes linked to enhanced metabolism increase.... Read More...
Gene That Makes Gentle Touch Feel Painful After Injury Identified
Researchers report the PIEZO1 gene may be responsible for tactile allodynia, a reaction to injury that makes normal touch feel painful.... Read More...
Diet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment Response
Researchers report diet and weight may hinder the response to medications for some with bipolar disorder. The study found those who had a better quality of diet and lower BMI responded better to treatments than those who were overweight and ate foods that promoted inflammation.... Read More...
It Is Possible to Reverse Damage Caused by Aging
A new study reports it is possible to reverse the effects of aging, at least on a cellular level. Researchers say molecules called senolytics can reverse the impact of aged, senescent cells.... Read More...
Widespread Inflammation in Brains of Those with Fibromyalgia
A new study reveals elevated glial activation in the brains of those with fibromyalgia.... Read More...
Know Someone Sick? Your Own Smell Might Give it Away
Researchers report the personal odors of healthy animals change when they share an environment with a sick animal. The findings suggest these changes could impact social contact and patterns of disease spread. ... Read More...
Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.... Read More...
More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia
A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition. ... Read More...
Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging
Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. ... Read More...
Immune Cells Play Key Role in Determining Male or Female Characteristics in Developing Brain
A new study reports mast cells play a key role in determining sex differences in the developing brain. ... Read More...