Posts Tagged ‘inflammation’
Health & Medicine - May 3, 2010 6:54 - 1 Comment
Infection comes first in cystic fibrosis
U. IOWA (US)—A new study appears to answer a long-standing “chicken and egg” question about cystic fibrosis and lung disease: Which comes first—infection or inflammation? (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 30, 2010 17:28 - 2 Comments
Order an OJ with those super-sized fries
U. BUFFALO (US)—Eating foods that contain flavonoids—such as orange juice—can neutralize some of the unhealthy effects of a high-fat, high-carb feast. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 25, 2010 11:51 - 1 Comment
Painkillers 2.0: Relief without side effects
U. LEEDS (UK)—An international group of scientists has discovered how two proteins play a key role in inflammation and in how we experience pain, paving the way for a new generation of painkillers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 5, 2010 12:46 - 1 Comment
Fiber in food calms angry immune cells
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Soluble fiber—found in oats, apples, and nuts—reduces inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 1, 2010 12:49 - 2 Comments
Preschoolers get head start on heart disease
UNC CHAPEL HILL (US)—Overweight children—as young as 3 years old—show signs of having elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that in adults is considered an early warning sign for future heart disease. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 19, 2010 12:03 - 3 Comments
Statins inhibit inflammation in prostate tumors
DUKE (US)—Patients with prostate cancer who regularly use statins to lower their cholesterol may be enjoying a secondary benefit: The drugs significantly lower the degree of inflammation within prostate tumors. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 1, 2010 11:56 - 7 Comments
‘Ghostly’ molecule stops rheumatoid arthritis
NORTHWESTERN (US)—A stealthy molecule, nicknamed Casper the Ghost, can float undetected into overactive immune cells responsible for rheumatoid arthritis, causing them to self-destruct. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 26, 2010 13:03 - 3 Comments
Why meat-eating humans outlive apes
USC—The same evolutionary genetic advantages that have helped increase human lifespans by regulating the effects of meat-rich diets also make us uniquely susceptible to diseases of aging such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 15, 2010 17:16 - 4 Comments
Trigger: Stress kick starts tumor growth
YALE—New research shows stress sends signals that cause cells to develop into tumors. The findings reveal a novel way cancer takes hold in the body—and suggests new ways to attack the deadly disease. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 5, 2010 12:49 - 0 Comments
‘Macho’ receptor slows wound healing
U. ROCHESTER (US)—A molecular receptor pivotal to the action of male hormones such as testosterone also plays a crucial role in the body’s ability to heal, report scientists in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 23, 2009 13:29 - 2 Comments
Soy peptide fights inflammation, leukemia
U. ILLINOIS (US)—Lunasin, a soy peptide often discarded in the waste streams of soy-processing plants, may have important health benefits that include fighting leukemia and blocking the inflammation that accompanies such chronic health conditions as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 11, 2009 10:05 - 4 Comments
Let kids get dirty. It’s good for them
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Are hyper-hygienic parents getting too worked up over germs? A new study suggests exposure to common germs early in life may actually protect against cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2009 14:20 - 5 Comments
Childhood trauma lingers in mind, body
DUKE (US)—Negative experiences in childhood may alter not only an adult’s psychology but also physical health into middle age and beyond. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 16, 2009 15:37 - 2 Comments
Fight sensibly to stay fit
PENN STATE (US)—Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 11, 2009 12:40 - 2 Comments
Treatment too painful for some cancer patients
U. PENN (US)—Many women being treated for breast cancer stop taking a medication proven effective—even at the risk of the cancer returning—because the pain associated with it is too much to bear, researchers say. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 5, 2009 12:49 - 2 Comments
Pain killers dull flu shot’s effectiveness
U. ROCHESTER (US)—With flu vaccination season in full swing, researchers caution that use of many common pain killers—Advil, Tylenol, aspirin—at the time of injection may blunt the effect of the shot and have a negative effect on the immune system. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 22, 2009 15:12 - 2 Comments
Plant-rich diets pack phytochemical punch
U. FLORIDA (US)—Eating more plant-based foods, which are rich in substances called phytochemicals, seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of disease, researchers report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 20, 2009 15:21 - 2 Comments
Depression may raise heart disease risk
EMORY (US)—Depression tends to reduce coronary flow reserve, resulting in a greater risk of heart disease for people who suffer from it, according to a new study. The findings also suggest genetic susceptibility influences which individuals have an increased risk. (more…)
