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·March 8, 2017·5 min read

Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms

The probiotic Lactobacillus can reverse symptoms and anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·March 23, 2017·5 min read

Researchers Find Another Immune System Link Science Said Didn’t Exist

A groundbreaking new study reveals an unexpected interaction between men's testes and the immune system. Additionally, the findings could help explain the development of certain autoimmune disorders and why some cancer vaccines are ineffective.

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·September 12, 2017·3 min read

Doctors Can Now Predict the Severity of Your Disease by Measuring Molecules

A new technique may offer superior predictions for the outcomes of diseases with a genetic component, from Alzheimer's disease to depression.

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·April 11, 2018·5 min read

Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Researchers have discovered a method to engraft immune cells in the brains of lab mice without the use of radiation.

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·July 18, 2018·5 min read

Autism Risk Determined by Health of Mother’s Gut

Researchers have successfully identified autism risk in young mice by examining their mother's microbiome during pregnancy. The study, which may offer the earliest detection of autism, could pave the way to developing preventative measures against forms of autism by altering the maternal diet and probiotic intake.

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·July 25, 2018·6 min read

Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

Researchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.

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·February 14, 2019·3 min read

Antidepressants Could Stop Deadly Sepsis

A new study reports fluvoxamine, an antidepressant used to treat OCD appears to be effective in stopping sepsis.

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·October 7, 2019·3 min read

Surprise contributor to multiple sclerosis identified

Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) actively contribute to neuroinflammation associated with multiple sclerosis.

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·February 27, 2020·4 min read

Green space can reduce violent crime

Well designed and maintained urban green spaces reduce instances of violent, community-based crimes, specifically gun violence.

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·March 19, 2020·2 min read

Understanding how COVID-19 affects children vital to slowing pandemic

Researchers stress the importance of understanding how COVID-19 affects children to model the pandemic accurately, as well as limiting the disease spread and ensuring younger patients get the help they need.

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·April 15, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19: Exercise may protect against deadly complication

Regular exercise may help prevent or reduce the severity of ARDS for those with coronavirus. A single session of exercise increases the production of a critical antioxidant, called EcSOD, helping to reduce the effects of COVID-19 infection.

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·August 14, 2020·4 min read

This Online Calculator Can Predict Your Stroke Risk

A new online tool can help individuals determine their risk of ischemic stroke. Preliminary findings from those who used the tool report a strong association between metabolic syndrome and ischemic stroke risk was in white women.

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