Chronic inflammation linked to ‘high-grade’ prostate cancer
Men who show signs of chronic inflammation in non-cancerous prostate tissue may have nearly twice the risk of actually having prostate cancer than those with … Read more
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High salt intake equals fat teens
Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults – some more than twice the recommended daily allowance – and that high sodium intake correlates with … Read more
Chronic stuffy nose? Could be your microbiome
Saint Louis University researchers have analyzed the microbiomes of people with chronic rhinosinusitis and healthy volunteers and found evidence that some chronic sinus issues may … Read more
Worms and hot baths: Novel approaches to treating autism
A new study shows that two unusual treatment approaches may have beneficial effects on the symptoms of autism in children and adults with the disorder. … Read more
Bacteria tails implicated in gut inflammation
In healthy individuals, the only thing that separates the lining of the human gut from the some 100 trillion bacterial cells in the gastrointestinal tract … Read more
How a concussion can lead to depression years later
A head injury can lead immune-system brain cells to go on “high alert” and overreact to later immune challenges by becoming excessively inflammatory – a … Read more
Gut microorganisms may determine cancer treatment outcome
An intact population of microorganisms that derive food and benefit from other organisms living in the intestine is required for optimal response to cancer therapy, … Read more
Bacteria and fat: a ‘perfect storm’ for inflammation
Making fat cells immortal might seem like a bad idea to most people, but for a team of University of Iowa scientists it was the … Read more
Why 1 in 3 people risk colon cancer from eating red meat
A common genetic variant that affects 1 in 3 people significantly increases the risk of colorectal cancer from the consumption of red meat and processed … Read more
Gum disease bacteria facilitates rheumatoid arthritis
Does gum disease indicate future joint problems? Although researchers and clinicians have long known about an association between two prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases – periodontal … Read more
Clingy platelets suggest potential treatment strategy for rheumatoid arthritis
No one likes clingy people, but “clingy” blood platelets may offer hope for millions of people with rheumatoid arthritis. According to new research findings published … Read more
