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Study finds dietary changes quickly alter brain markers linked to memory and inflammation

by University of Texas at Austin edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reveals that following a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can measurably lower levels of brain chemicals that, when too high, are linked to inflammation and memory problems. […]

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Mitochondrial building block balance linked to age-related inflammation

by Justin Jackson, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes STING-dependent inflammation after MGME1 loss. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09541-7 Research led by the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging in Cologne reports that misincorporation of ribonucleotides into mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) initiates an inflammatory cascade. Mitochondria support cell survival through metabolic and signaling roles. Conversely,

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Tackling inflammation in the gut: the role of ‘unconventional’ immune cells

Scientists uncover the immune role of DNT cells that suppress intestinal inflammation and are a potential target for Crohn’s disease Peer-Reviewed Publication Institute of Science Tokyo image: Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo uncover the function of double negative T cells, an unconventional type of immune cells found in the intestine. These cells play an

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CAN INFLAMMATION ACTUALLY PROTECT AGING BRAINS AGAINST DECLINE?

SCIENCE HEALTH CULTURE ENVIRONMENT Research news from top universities SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025POSTED BY TUFTS UNIVERSITY (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS AGING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BRAINS UNIVERSITY TUFTS UNIVERSITY A new study shows that STING, a molecule that some experimental

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Inflammation may explain why women with no standard modifiable risk factors have heart attacks and strokes

by Mass General Brigham edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cardiologists have long known that up to half of all heart attacks and strokes occur among apparently healthy individuals who do not smoke and do not have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, the “standard modifiable risk factors” which doctors often

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How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation

by Dipa Kamdar, The Conversation edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cloves have long been a staple in kitchens and traditional medicine cabinets. Known for their warm, spicy flavor, they’re typically found whole or ground, and as clove oil or extract. But beyond their culinary charm, cloves are gaining scientific attention from researchers and clinicians for

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Study links persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors to increased inflammation

by Ali Weinstein, George Mason University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from Pexels For many breast cancer survivors, fatigue may linger long after treatment ends, which can have a significant impact on cognitive function, ability to work, and overall quality of life. A new study from George Mason University’s College

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Inflammation’s surprising role in diabetes and depression treatment

By Paul McClure August 09, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit Email Inflammation affects how diabetics respond to depression treatment Depositphotos original extended using GenAI View 1 Images Inflammation may predict how well people with diabetes respond to depression treatment, and the effects differ dramatically between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study

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Inflammation linked to frailty, social deprivation and heart disease risk in women

by King’s College London edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Overview of the study design. Credit: Communications Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-025-01012-4 A new study led by researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, suggests that chronic inflammation may link frailty, social disadvantage and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The findings, published in Communications Medicine, could help

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Alcohol-damaged liver cells form ‘pseudosynapses’ to trigger inflammation

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Binge drinking rapidly alters the intracellular calcium levels to release glutamates and activate mGluR5 of Kupffer cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60820-3 Excessive alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease, and about 20% of these cases progress to alcohol-associated steatohepatitis (ASH), which

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