Immunology

Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds

According to a new study, older female mice had more immune cells entering areas of the body where they should not have, demonstrating that sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation, which should be considered ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Blocking immune system 'messenger' may treat severe asthma

Asthma is more dangerous than many people realize. An estimated 10 Americans die everyday from asthma, and the disease leads to around 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room trips each year.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

Heartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Understanding how hormones influence anemia

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how peptides produced by bones during inflammation prevent anemia in mice, according to a recent study published in the journal Blood.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

How magnesium sulfate benefits preterm babies

Being born too soon exposes babies to many dangerous health conditions, and researchers are tackling one of them by finding out how magnesium sulfate can protect the health of the preterm brain.

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