Why Chimpanzees Don't Get Inflamed as They Age
Scientists discovered something surprising: chimpanzees living in natural conditions don't show the same aging-related inflammation that humans do. Researchers …
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How Your Immune System's Memory Affects Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that your immune system has a kind of "memory" that might play a bigger role in heart disease than we thought. When your body faces …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fight Anemia Caused by Body Inflammation
Researchers discovered that vitamin D might help treat a type of anemia (low red blood cells) caused by inflammation in the body. Using lab cells and rats, …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Hidden Inflammation from Unhealthy Diets
Researchers discovered that a protein called casein kinase II (CK2) plays a major role in the chronic, low-level inflammation that develops when people eat …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Diet Reduces Inflammation in Older Women Without Harming Bones
Researchers tested whether eating a diet high in fiber and carbohydrates could help older women with obesity feel better and stay healthier. Over three months, …
Read MoreAir Pollution During Pregnancy May Increase Weight Gain Risk Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice were exposed to air pollution (specifically tiny particles called PM2.5), their babies grew up to be more vulnerable …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Get Tired Blood More Often
Researchers in India studied 355 patients with low red blood cell counts to understand a specific type of anemia linked to long-term diseases. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Your Blood Sugar and Brain Health May Be Connected
Scientists are discovering that Parkinson's disease, a condition affecting how the brain controls movement, may be linked to metabolic problems like diabetes …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods and Sugar Together Are Extra Dangerous for Diabetes
A new review of scientific research shows that eating too much fatty food combined with too much sugar creates a "double trouble" effect that's worse than …
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