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·March 13, 2022·5 min read

Even Mild COVID Can Cause Brain Shrinkage and Affect Mental Function

Even mild COVID-19 infection can lead to cognitive alterations and brain shrinkage, researchers report. The findings could help explain the brain changes that contribute to long-COVID.

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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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·February 22, 2022·3 min read

Plant Product Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Kushen, a dried root of a pea plant, may alleviate symptoms of neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease when combined with an enzyme inhibitor.

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·February 17, 2022·4 min read

Bacteria in the Nose May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Chlamydia pneumoniae, a bacterium that is commonly present in the nose, can invade the brain via nerves in the nasal cavity. Once the bacterium is in the central nervous system, brain cells react within days, depositing Alzheimer's-associated amyloid-beta peptides.

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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 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.

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·December 1, 2021·5 min read

Novel Immune Cell Population May Trigger Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis and Other Brain Disorders

A unique subset of group 3 innate lymphoid cells spurs T cells to attack myelinated nerve fibers in mouse models of multiple sclerosis.

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·November 28, 2021·5 min read

Exercise May Reduce Brain Inflammation, Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s

Physical activity appears to reduce microglial activation and improve cognition in the aging human brain, researchers report.

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·November 21, 2021·3 min read

New Mothers Could Help Protect Other Babies’ Brains

Stem cells collected from the placentas of women who gave birth to healthy babies could reduce neuroinflammation and reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies.

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·November 19, 2021·5 min read

Plant Based Diet May Ease Chronic Migraine Severity

Switching to a diet that includes more leafy greens, including spinach and kale, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and improved symptoms associated with chronic migraine.

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·October 25, 2021·5 min read

Air Pollution Reduces Sperm Counts Through Brain Inflammation

A new mouse study reveals the impact of air pollution on male fertility. Researchers report air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by inducing inflammation in specific brain areas.

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·October 18, 2021·4 min read

Neuroinflammation Protein Linked to Worse Survival in Men With Glioblastoma

Variations in the TSPO neuroinflammation-associated protein's structure correlates with worse survival outcomes for male glioblastoma brain cancer patients than females.