Newsflash - eating vegetables is good for you! OK, so this may not exactly be new information, but a new study has revealed for the first time one of the key biological mechanisms at play explaining how chemicals produced by some vegetables can prevent cancer and colon inflammation.
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A new study from scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the University of Bath has uncovered the first biological mechanism that could potentially explain how cannabis reduces intestinal inflammation.
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A large trial has just been launched in the UK exploring the use of stem cells for treating patients with Crohn's disease. The radical treatment involves essentially "rebooting" a patient's immune system and has been used successfully in the past for multiple sclerosis and some cancers.
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To improve our understanding and find new potential ways to treat Alzheimer's disease, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have produced one of the most detailed models of “Alzheimer’s-in-a-dish,” using cultures of human neural cells that display neuroinflammation.
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Using a new experimental drug, researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully reversed baldness, hair whitening and skin inflammation caused by high-fat diets in mice. It's hoped the research could lead to treatments to reverse baldness and speed wound healing.
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A compelling new study from King’s College London has found that when a pregnant mother suffers depression it can result in notable biological changes in her baby. This is the first study to suggest that depression in pregnancy can result in long-term biological implications for the child.
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One of the most compelling hypotheses in research today is the belief that psychiatric disorders are related to immune irregularities. A team has added weight to that idea with a meta-analysis confirming people with autoimmune disorders are consistently more likely to develop psychotic disorders.
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A massive study spanning 30 years of data and examining a cohort of over one million people has found a strong association between persons suffering from stress disorders, including PTSD, and an increased risk of developing autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and Crohn’s disease.
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Intriguing new research suggests that a particular bacteria may have beneficial anti-inflammatory effects on the brain. Early studies in rodent models found that through injections of the bacteria the animals can be "immunized" against displaying anxious responses to stressful situations.
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A new study has reignited the long-standing controversy of the safety of triclosan, an antibacterial compound found in scores of household products. The research, at this stage only verified in mice, found the chemical increases inflammation in the colon and reduces the diversity of gut flora.
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