Neuroscience
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Mar 7, 2017
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News tagged with anti-inflammatory properties
Inflammatory disorders
A polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older people
Polyphenols in the foods that we eat can prevent inflammation in older people, since they alter the intestinal microbiota and induce the production of the indole 3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite derived from the degradation ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Medications
Common diabetes drug shows promise as treatment for COVID-19 lung inflammation
Metformin is a widely prescribed blood sugar-lowering drug. It is often used as an early therapy (in combination with diet and lifestyle changes) for type 2 diabetes, which afflicts more than 34 million Americans.
Jun 9, 2021
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Immunology
Plant-based foods and Mediterranean diet associated with healthy gut microbiome
A study presented at UEG Week 2019 has shown that specific foods could provide protection for the gut, by helping bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties to thrive.
Oct 21, 2019
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Immunology
Ivermectin has topical anti-inflammatory properties
(HealthDay)—Ivermectin (IVM) has anti-inflammatory properties that could be beneficial in treatment of T-cell mediated skin inflammatory diseases, according to an experimental study published online Jan. 4 in Allergy.
Jan 9, 2017
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Medications
Promising biologic drug for treating chronic lung disease
NUS scientists have discovered a novel property of a protein found in human lungs that could lead to the development of biologic drugs to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a debilitating, progressive lung ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Health
Are there health benefits to taking turmeric?
Can an ancient yellow root spice be good for you? A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, effectively kills certain cancer cells. While ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Turmeric use in breast cancer treatment
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I will have surgery followed by chemotherapy. A friend told me that turmeric has anti-cancer properties. I have taken turmeric supplements in the past for ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Medications
Potential new prescription strategy for stroke discovered
Research conducted at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence reports that a combination of an LSU Health-patented drug and selected DHA derivatives is more effective in protecting brain cells and increasing ...
Dec 30, 2020
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Health
Cocoa may help curb fatigue typically associated with multiple sclerosis
Cocoa may help curb the fatigue that is typically associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggest the results of a small feasibility trial, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Mar 4, 2019
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