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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 1, 2022·5 min read

Long-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Higher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.

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·September 29, 2022·4 min read

Metabolism Linked to Brain Health

Researchers have identified a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures. Obesity related to inflammation, kidney stress, or liver stress had the biggest impact on adverse brain health.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

Diet High in Guar Gum Fiber Limits Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Diets high in guar gum, a dietary fiber and common food additive extracted from guar beans, limit inflammation and delay the onset of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

What if Some Stress Actually Protects Your Body?

Study finds the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

Sleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·September 7, 2022·4 min read

Three Autism Subgroups With Distinct Prenatal Risk Factors

Using large data sets, researchers determined children on the autism spectrum can be broken into three subgroups based upon co-occurring conditions, and those subgroups are associated with different prenatal risk factors. Infections, anti-inflammatory and other complex medications were associated with one group, while joint disorders and immune system problems were associated with another. The third subgroup was associated with overall pregnancy complications. Researchers have developed a new blood test that can for autism and prenatal risk factors for ASD.

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·September 3, 2022·6 min read

Steroids Linked to Structural and Volume Changes in Brain White and Grey Matter

Steroids prescribed for a range of inflammatory conditions alter the structure and volume of grey and white matter in the brain. The findings shed light on why people who use medical steroids may experience psychological problems, including anxiety, mania, and depression.

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·August 30, 2022·5 min read

Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Eliminates Protection Against Obesity and Diabetes

Western diets high in sugars reduce the number of Th17 inflammatory cells in the guts of mice, setting off a chain of events that lead to metabolic diseases, prediabetes, and obesity.

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·August 21, 2022·4 min read

Lupus Pill Shows Promise in Mice; Clinical Trial Underway

Afimetoran, a newly developed pill to treat lupus, not only prevents lupus-like symptoms in mice, it also reverses signs of organ damage caused by the disease and prevents death. The medication is now undergoing phase 2 clinical trials to assess its effectiveness in lupus patients.

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·August 19, 2022·4 min read

How a Japanese Herbal Medicine Protects the Gut Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

DKT, a Japanese herbal remedy containing ginger, pepper, ginseng, and maltose, reduced symptoms of colitis in mice, a new study reports.

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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Consuming Green Vegetables and Certain Supplements Suppresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Consuming green vegetables and adding a daily chlorophyllin supplement helps alleviate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, researchers report. Additionally, chlorophyllin supplements help significantly reduce mortality risks associated with IBD.

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·August 9, 2022·4 min read

Discovering a Major Contributor to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers identified a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a pro-inflammatory protein in the brain that appears to contribute to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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inflammation

Long-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Metabolism Linked to Brain Health

Diet High in Guar Gum Fiber Limits Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

What if Some Stress Actually Protects Your Body?

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

Three Autism Subgroups With Distinct Prenatal Risk Factors

Steroids Linked to Structural and Volume Changes in Brain White and Grey Matter

Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Eliminates Protection Against Obesity and Diabetes

Lupus Pill Shows Promise in Mice; Clinical Trial Underway

How a Japanese Herbal Medicine Protects the Gut Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Consuming Green Vegetables and Certain Supplements Suppresses Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Discovering a Major Contributor to Alzheimer’s Disease

Losing Smell Triggers Severe Clinical Depression

Trauma Therapy Reverses PTSD in Psychosis Patients

Why We Are Misjudging How Childhood Trauma Changes the Body

Everyday Habit Changes Lowers Dementia Risk

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