Scientists have known for decades that caloric restriction leads to a longer lifespan. It has also been observed that chronic
Category: inflammation
New approach to treating gastrointestinal disease patches up leaky intestines
Doctors typically prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs to people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. These medications, however,
Inflammation links heart disease and depression, study finds
People with heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression, and the opposite is also true. Now, scientists at
Organoids reveal inflammatory processes in chlamydia infections
For a long time, researchers were only able to examine human cells infected with bacteria by using cancer cell lines.
‘Selfish’ genetics amplify inflammation, age-related diseases
Aging affects every living organism, but the molecular processes that contribute to aging remain a subject of debate. While many
Research Brief: Noninvasive ultrasound stimulation of spleen could lead to new treatments for inflammatory arthritis
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with researchers at Medtronic, have shown that noninvasive daily ultrasound stimulation of
Fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for people with digestive problem
What if a special diet could reduce inflammation and repair your gut? USC researchers provided evidence that a low-calorie “fasting-mimicking”
Smoking and alcohol: Double trouble for the brain?
Along with many other harmful health consequences, smoking tobacco causes chemical changes, oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. Excessive
Adolescents With Celiac Disease Are at Higher Risk of Eating Disorders
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and atrophy of the small intestine. It affects roughly 1
Study links psoriasis treatment and improvement in heart artery disease
Researchers have found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic drugs that target immune system activity can
