Pathogenic gut bacteria linked to weight loss from low-calorie diet

A new study investigating how a low-calorie diet alters gut microbial populations is reporting unexpected results. The findings reveal a strange relationship between extreme caloric restriction and increased levels of a pathogenic bacteria linked to in… Continue reading Pathogenic gut bacteria linked to weight loss from low-calorie diet

Stanford study finds inflammation in brains of deceased COVID-19 patients

New research led by the Stanford School of Medicine is offering a detailed investigation into brain tissue from those who died from COVID-19. Although no trace of the SARS-CoV-2 virus could be detected, “profound molecular markers of inflammation” were… Continue reading Stanford study finds inflammation in brains of deceased COVID-19 patients

Engineered bacteria glow to help detect inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers from Rice University have engineered bacteria to sense pH levels in intestines and glow green in the presence of inflammation. The bacteria was tested in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), effectively indicating the beginning… Continue reading Engineered bacteria glow to help detect inflammatory bowel disease

New clues to link between depression and inflammation

An inflammatory biomarker was found in higher levels in depressed subjects compared to non-depressed subjects

Research from King’s College London has found new evidence of a link between low-grade systemic inflammation and depression. The large-scale case-control study identified higher levels of an inflammatory biomarker in depressed subjects compared to non-depressed subjects, however, not all experts are convinced inflammation plays a causal role in depression.

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New insights into how too much salt disrupts immune cell function

A new study is offering novel insights into the effects of too much salt on certain immune cells. The research reveals how salt can dampen mitochondrial functions, disrupting normal immune cell activity and potentially promoting inflammation.Continue R… Continue reading New insights into how too much salt disrupts immune cell function

Accidental discovery may lead to new treatment for mouth dryness

Although we may all get a dry mouth from time to time, for some people it can be an ongoing debilitating condition. There could be new hope for such folks, however, thanks to a recent accidental discovery.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags:… Continue reading Accidental discovery may lead to new treatment for mouth dryness

Chronic sinus inflammation linked to altered brain activity

More than one in 10 adults in the United States suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis, a persistent inflammatory sinus condition. A new brain imaging study is suggesting chronic rhinosinusitis is associated with functional brain connectivity changes that … Continue reading Chronic sinus inflammation linked to altered brain activity

Genetic study uncovers link between depression and stomach ulcers

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications indicates a possible genetic association between stomach ulcers and depression. The Australian-led research found a genetic link between a susceptibility for peptic ulcer disease and psychiatri… Continue reading Genetic study uncovers link between depression and stomach ulcers