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·March 11, 2022·2 min read

Exercise May Treat Long COVID-Induced Diabetes and Depression

Regular exercise may break inflammation associated with long-COVID that leads to diabetes, depression, and cognitive impairment in the months following infection.

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·March 2, 2022·2 min read

Drug Candidate Reduced Brain Inflammation and Protected Against Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model

3,6’-dithiopomalidomide (DP), an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, protected mouse models of Alzheimer's disease against cognitive decline by reducing neuroinflammation.

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·March 1, 2022·3 min read

Milk May Exacerbate Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Study reports proteins in cow milk trigger autoimmune responses in those with multiple sclerosis, leading to damage of the myelin sheath.

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·February 16, 2022·4 min read

Preclinical Study Finds Gut Fungi Influence Neuroimmunity and Behavior

A specific group of fungi in the intestines may protect against intestinal injury and influence social behaviors.

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·February 7, 2022·8 min read

Survivors of Weather-Related Disasters May Have Accelerated Aging

Study demonstrates the effects natural disasters may have on molecularly accelerated aging on the immune systems of monkeys.

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·February 1, 2022·4 min read

Compound in the Herb Rosemary May Be Useful Against COVID-19 and Other Inflammatory Diseases

Carnosic acid, a compound found in the herb rosemary, can block the interaction with the COVID-19 SARS_CoV_2 spike protein and ACE2, the protein receptor the virus uses to gain access into cells. The compound appears to have anti-inflammatory effects and has previously been associated with a reduction in Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·January 27, 2022·3 min read

Could Long-Dead Bacteria Be the Culprit Behind Lingering Lyme Symptoms?

The remnants of the Lyme causing B. burgdorferi bacteria may be responsible for the neuroinflammation associated with long-term Lyme disease symptoms. Researchers say the remnants are more inflammatory than the live bacteria.

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·January 26, 2022·3 min read

Blood Markers Can Predict Depression in Pregnancy

Researchers identified 15 biomarkers in blood samples that predict the risk of developing depression during pregnancy with 83% accuracy.

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·January 25, 2022·2 min read

A Link Between Gut Microbiota and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Like Arthritis

A new study has uncovered a link between gut bacteria and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

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·January 13, 2022·3 min read

Heart Disease Causes Early Brain Dysfunction and Can Treble Key Alzheimer’s Protein

Heart disease that causes brain dysfunction can lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease and triples the amount of amyloid-beta in the brain.

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·January 13, 2022·3 min read

Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Leading Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

The risk of developing mutliple sclerosis increases 32 fold following Epstein-Barr virus infection.

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·January 12, 2022·5 min read

Inflammatory Markers Are Conspicuous During an Early Stage of Alzheimer’s

Proteins belonging to the TAM family receptors may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The elevated inflammatory markers are conspicuous, even before the onset of dementia.