New Discovery: How to Stop Liver Disease by Changing Immune Cells
Scientists discovered a new way that fatty liver disease gets worse, and it involves special immune cells in your liver called macrophages. When these cells …
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Olive Oil Component May Help Calm Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that oleic acid, a healthy fat found in olive oil, may help reduce inflammation in the colon by activating special immune cells called …
Read MoreHow Unhealthy Diets Change Liver Cell Soldiers
Scientists studied how two different unhealthy diets affect special immune cells in the liver called macrophages. Using mice, they found that both a diet …
Read MoreA Protein That Fights Heart Disease by Calming Immune Cells
Researchers discovered that a protein called SIRT6 may help prevent atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty buildup clogs arteries and leads to heart disease. …
Read MoreA Protein That Speeds Up Heart Disease May Be a New Treatment Target
Scientists discovered that a protein called ACP5 plays a major role in making heart disease worse. Using mice and lab experiments, researchers found that when …
Read MoreNew Cell Treatment Shows Promise for Healing Damaged Bile Ducts
Researchers discovered that a special type of cell called mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) may help repair damaged bile ducts, which are tiny tubes in your …
Read MoreHow Brain Cells Help Repair Spinal Cord Injuries in Mice
Scientists discovered that special immune cells in the brain called microglia play an important role in helping the spinal cord heal after injury. In this …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Calm Brain Inflammation Through a New Pathway
Scientists discovered how vitamin D might help reduce harmful inflammation in the brain. The study focused on special immune cells called microglia that can …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment Shows Promise for Joint and Bone Disease in Older Adults
Researchers developed a new type of tiny particle designed to deliver medicine directly to immune cells in the body. This particle contains denosumab, a drug …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Shapes Your Gut's Immune System
Scientists discovered a special type of immune cell in your small intestine that acts like a peacekeeper, keeping your gut calm and healthy. These cells, …
Read MoreCBD May Help Stop Colon Cancer Before It Starts
Researchers discovered that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis plants, might prevent colon cancer from developing in its early stages. Using …
Read MoreA Body Chemical That Helps Fight Weight Gain and Blood Sugar Problems
Scientists discovered that a natural chemical in your body called monoamine oxidase A (MAO A) helps protect against weight gain and blood sugar problems when …
Read MoreEgg White Compounds May Boost Your Immune System
Scientists discovered that special proteins found in egg whites might help your body fight off infections and diseases. Researchers used advanced technology to …
Read MoreVitamin E May Help Control Allergic Asthma Attacks
Researchers discovered that vitamin E (specifically a form called alpha-tocopherol) might help reduce allergic airway inflammation, which is what happens …
Read MoreHow a Fat-Fighting Protein Protects Your Kidneys When You're Overweight
Scientists discovered that a protein called apolipoprotein A4 (Apoa4) plays an important role in protecting your kidneys when you're overweight. Using mice, …
Read MoreA Common Food Additive May Help Fight Metabolic Disease
Researchers discovered that sodium nitrate, a substance found in some foods and used as a preservative, might help prevent and treat metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Could Make Celiac Disease Diagnosis Easier
Scientists have developed a new blood test that could help doctors diagnose celiac disease without needing an uncomfortable procedure to look inside the …
Read MoreHow Your Gut's Repair Cells Fight Inflammation
Scientists discovered why people with ulcerative colitis struggle to heal their damaged intestines. The problem isn't just inflammation—it's that special …
Read MoreRed Algae Compound May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers discovered that astaxanthin, a natural red pigment found in algae and seafood, may help prevent heart disease and improve metabolism in mice. When …
Read MoreFish Oil Supplement May Help Reverse Diabetes Damage in Fat Cells
Researchers discovered that krill oil, a supplement made from tiny shrimp-like creatures, may help people with type 2 diabetes by fixing problems in their fat …
Read MoreWhy Cells Age Faster in Crohn's Disease and What It Means
Scientists discovered that in people with Crohn's disease, cells in the intestines show signs of aging faster than normal. Researchers studied genes related to …
Read MoreHow Alcohol and Your Immune System May Affect Stomach Cancer Risk
Scientists used advanced genetic analysis to study how alcohol consumption and different types of immune cells in your body might influence the risk of …
Read MoreNew Light-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Arthritis
Scientists have developed a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis that uses tiny plant-based particles and light to reduce joint inflammation. The treatment …
Read MoreSpecial Immune Cells May Help Stop Brain Inflammation
Scientists discovered that a specific type of immune cell called iTreg can better control brain inflammation than similar cells. These special cells work by …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Kidney Cancer by Changing Diet and Medicine
Scientists discovered that kidney cancer cells produce a harmful substance called MMA that helps tumors grow by changing immune cells in the body. When they …
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