Heart Attack Linked to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline
A history of heart attack may do more than damage the cardiac muscle; it may also accelerate the decline of memory and thinking skills as people … Read more
Inflammation
Endometriosis Linked to Increased Risk of Congenital Anomalies in Infants
For millions of women, endometriosis is a silent, exhausting battle defined by chronic pelvic pain and the frustrating hurdle of infertility. When a pregnancy finally occurs—often … Read more
How Macrophage Cell Volume Changes Drive Inflammatory Responses
For years, immunologists have viewed macrophages as the body’s vigilant sentinels—specialized cells of the innate immune system that patrol tissues, devour pathogens, and sound the alarm … Read more
PEPITEM Peptide Shows Promise in Treating Inflammatory Arthritis
Researchers have identified a naturally occurring immunopeptide that could fundamentally change how early-stage inflammatory arthritis is treated. A new study suggests that the peptide, known as … Read more
Sucralose and Stevia May Affect Gut Health Across Generations
For decades, the switch from sugar to diet alternatives has been marketed as a simple mathematical trade-off: enjoy the sweetness without the calories. Still, emerging research … Read more
EV-RNAs in IBD: New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Therapy
For millions of people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the path to diagnosis and management is often defined by discomfort. The current gold standard for … Read more
6 Powerful Aromatic Herbs for Better Health and Nutrition
For years, the health and wellness conversation around seasonings has been dominated by a few “super-spices.” Turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon have long held the spotlight in … Read more
Managing Oral Mucositis: Oxidative Stress and Photobiomodulation Therapy
For patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, the treatment often brings a debilitating side effect: oral mucositis. This painful inflammation and ulceration of … Read more
Chronic Pain Circuit Mapped: New Hope for Targeted Treatments
For the roughly 60 million Americans living with chronic pain, a new understanding of how the brain processes persistent discomfort offers a glimmer of hope. Researchers … Read more
Colitis ‘Epigenetic Memory’ Boosts Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Even after the active inflammation of colitis subsides, a lingering molecular “memory” within colon stem cells can significantly increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer, according … Read more