Inflammatory disorders
Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging
In the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.
May 4, 2022
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News tagged with immune health
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Seniors with COVID-19 show unusual symptoms, doctors say
Older adults with COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, have several "atypical" symptoms, complicating efforts to ensure they get timely and appropriate treatment, according to physicians.
Apr 28, 2020
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Genetics
A geneticist studied one drop of his blood—and saw things he couldn't from a vial of blood
You could say Michael Snyder is obsessed with learning about the inner workings of his own body. The Stanford University geneticist once tracked himself as he developed diabetes.
Jan 20, 2023
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Immunology
Comparing innate and adaptive immune responses in adults to COVID-19 mRNA and adenovirus vectored vaccines (Update)
A new Australian study led by SAHMRI and Flinders University has uncovered fundamental differences in how the AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines impact the immune system.
Feb 22, 2023
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Health
Healthy diet with nutritional supplements support body in fight against COVID-19
An international research team, including Professor Philip Calder from the University of Southampton, has published a new report advising how the public can support their immune system and give it the best chance of fighting ...
Apr 22, 2020
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Immunology
Researchers discover new way to halt excessive inflammation
RCSI researchers have discovered a new way to 'put the brakes' on excessive inflammation by regulating a type of white blood cell that is critical for our immune system.
Mar 5, 2021
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Health
Here's how much sleep you really need for optimal cognition and well-being
Most of us struggle to think well after a poor night's sleep—feeling foggy and failing to perform at our usual standard at school, university or work. You may notice that you're not concentrating as well, or that your memory ...
May 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
1 in 5 in Stockholm have virus antibodies: Sweden
Sweden, which has controversially taken a softer approach to the coronavirus pandemic, said Wednesday that more than one in five people in Stockholm were believed to have developed antibodies to the virus.
May 20, 2020
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Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations: What you need to know about the second dose
In Canada, currently approved COVID-19 vaccines—from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech—have demonstrated remarkable efficacy based on two doses taken at specified intervals. But what happens if you contract COVID-19 in between ...
Feb 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Here we go again: The BA.2 version of omicron
At this point in the pandemic, the public is understandably skittish about any news threatening to thwart our progress toward normalcy. Just as we learned that those who are vaccinated and boosted have good protection against ...
Mar 24, 2022
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