Summary: Researchers linked midlife stress and childhood trauma to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. Analyzing 1,290 volunteers, researchers found that stressful life events, especially during midlife, correlate…
Tag: inflammation
Targeting Inflammation Reduces ALS Symptoms
Summary: New research reveals that in people with ALS, structural changes in neurons activate immune cells, leading to inflammation and reduced motor function. A study explores the correlation between neuron…
Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk
Summary: A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports…
Is Inflammation in Childhood A Mechanistic Link to Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
Summary: Scientists unveiled a potentially transformative link between early childhood inflammation and the subsequent development of neurodevelopmental disorders, through a pioneering study that utilizes single-cell genomics. By examining brain tissues…
Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression
Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…
Could a single drug treat the two leading causes of death in the US: cancer and cardiovascular disease?
What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19. But the top two killers are…
Wheat Gluten Spurs Brain Inflammation
Summary: Researchers found that wheat gluten induces brain inflammation in mice, a finding that could have implications for human health. The study revealed that when mice consumed gluten, inflammation occurred…
Brain Barrier Inflammation: A Stealthy Contributor to Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: A study in mice reveals that inflammation in the brain’s barrier, or the meninges, may seep into grey matter, fostering the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Utilizing novel methods,…
Probiotic Supplementation Reduces Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Caused by Chronic Sleep Loss
Summary: Probiotics have recently attracted increasing interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Researchers tested the ability of probiotics to contrast oxidative stress and inflammation induced by sleep loss. Findings…
