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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 21, 2016·4 min read

Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s Progression Through Changes in Gut Bacteria

A new study reports long term use of antibiotics in mice decreased levels of amyloid plaques and activated inflammatory microglial cells.

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·July 7, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver Disease

Researchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis.

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·July 7, 2016·4 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study links hippocampal inflammation in multiple sclerosis with an increased risk of developing depression.

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·June 29, 2016·4 min read

Cannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain Cells

A new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.

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·June 27, 2016·4 min read

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut

Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood.

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·June 17, 2016·5 min read

Blood Test Can Help Personalize Depression Treatments

A new blood test can accurately predict whether a person will respond to common antidepressants.

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·June 13, 2016·5 min read

Detecting Neuroinflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report preclinical PET imaging can provide a visual map of inflammatory disease and may be used to investigate novel therapies.

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·June 10, 2016·9 min read

Replacing Diseased Immune System Halts Progress of Multiple Sclerosis and Allows Repair

Researchers report a procedure that wipes out the immune system and then regenerates a new one using stem cells may effectively eliminate all signs of neuroinflammation in people with early, aggressive MS.

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·June 8, 2016·7 min read

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

A drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·June 7, 2016·6 min read

Link Between Mom’s Immune Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism with Intellectual Disability in Offspring

A new study reports pregnant women with high levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines may have a significantly increased risk of having a child with autism combined with an intellectual disability.