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·July 21, 2022·4 min read

Study Explores Infection Effect on Fetal Brain Development

Study explores how maternal infection can affect fetal brain development, leading to sensory processing disruptions associated with ASD and schizophrenia.

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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

Depression Linked to Consuming an Inflammatory Diet and Increasing Risk of Frailty

Middle-aged and older adults with depression may be more vulnerable to the effects of dietary inflammation, increasing the risk of frailty and other health disorders.

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·July 12, 2022·5 min read

Studying the Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reveals an association between Alzheimer's disease and Fusobacterium nucleatum, a common bacteria that proliferates in periodontal disease.

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·June 30, 2022·4 min read

The Mere Sight of a Meal Triggers an Inflammatory Response in the Brain

The simple sight and smell of a meal prior to consumption triggers insulin release. This insulin release depends on a short-term inflammatory response. In those who are overweight, this inflammatory response is so excessive it can impair insulin secretion.

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·June 24, 2022·2 min read

Females Found to Itch Less Than Males

The female hormone estradiol helps suppress itch associated with psoriasis. The findings shed light on why men are more prone to psoriasis and offers hope for new targeted treatment for itch disorders.

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·June 21, 2022·4 min read

Protein Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid Indicate Inflammatory Processes in the Brain

Study identifies a group of proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid that could serve as biomarkers for inflammation in the brain.

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·June 13, 2022·5 min read

Stress Accelerates Immune Aging

Stress accelerates immune aging, cumulating in increasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and contracting severe viral infections such as COVID-19.

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·June 8, 2022·4 min read

A Polyphenol-Rich Diet Prevents Inflammation in Older People

Polyphenols can reduce inflammation in older people by altering the intestinal microbiota and inducing the production of indole 3-propionic acid.

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·June 4, 2022·2 min read

Increased Risk of Dementia and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are 1.2 times more likely to develop depression. Additionally, the risk of developing dementia increased by 2-3% every 5 years following a diagnosis of RA.

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·June 3, 2022·3 min read

Researchers Make a Novel Discovery in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Treatment with Humanin G reduced protein levels of inflammation markers that become elevated in age-related macular degeneration.

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·May 31, 2022·3 min read

Nerve Stimulation Promotes Resolution of Inflammation

Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve promotes healing in those with acute inflammation by shifting the balance between inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecules.