Neuroscience
Food for thought: Obesity may affect the brain too
Calorie-filled meals with little nutrition are suspected of having an impact on decision-making and of causing an overweight trap.
Feb 15, 2024
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News tagged with chronic inflammation
Arthritis & Rheumatism
New PET tracer detects inflammatory arthritis before symptoms appear
A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Using a PET ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Medical research
Exploring the unexpected long-term consequences of female fertility
The constant remodeling of the organs of the female reproductive tract during the reproductive cycle leads to fibrosis and chronic inflammation over the years. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Immunology
Central inflammation system discovered
The most common immune cells in our bodies that form the front line in the immune system's defenses against infections are neutrophilic granulocytes. At the same time, neutrophils are also involved in a number of different ...
Jan 31, 2024
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Health
Scientists identify how fasting may protect against inflammation
Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way that fasting helps reduce inflammation, a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.
Jan 30, 2024
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Health
Study links social media use to increased inflammation over time
A University at Buffalo social scientist has extended a line of research that has already suggested an association between social media use and inflammation with a rigorous new study that showed that same association over ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Medical research
Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females
A University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develop and resolve chronic pain, pointing to potential pathways for future targeted treatments for humans.
Jan 24, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Study provides insights into role of 'hunger hormone' receptor in obesity-related chronic inflammation
A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists has made an important discovery that could lead to a novel treatment for obesity and obesity-associated diseases or conditions.
Jan 18, 2024
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Cardiology
Study shows a single session of aerobic exercise improves blood pressure in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress. This was the conclusion drawn from a study involving physical and cognitive ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Inflammatory disorders
Daily active commuting may lower inflammation levels
A new study, conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, shows that engaging in active commuting for a minimum of 45 minutes ...
Jan 16, 2024
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