Gut feeling: new test and precision diet could boost health for people with IBD
A University of Alberta research team is in clinical trials to validate a tool they’ve developed to test…
Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a…
New molecular signatures map the stepwise development of gastric cancer
Gastric cancer often develops through a gradual sequence of changes, beginning with superficial gastritis and advancing through chronic…
Cocoa Flavanols Show Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Summary: A large clinical trial found that cocoa flavanol supplements can lower age-related inflammation, potentially explaining their heart-protective…
Inflammation jolts “sleeping” cancer cells awake, enabling them to multiply again | MIT News
Cancer cells have one relentless goal: to grow and divide. While most stick together within the original tumor,…
Boost gum health, lower disease risk
New research connects the Mediterranean way of eating with healthier gums and lower inflammation, adding oral health to…
Low dose of aspirin cuts recurrence risk in colorectal cancer with genetic mutation
A Swedish-led research team at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has shown in a new randomized clinical…
NFL Legend Dan Marino Announces Serious Health Diagnosis
NFL legend Dan Marino recently opened up about a serious health diagnosis he’s received and is hoping to…
How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS,…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…
UC researcher wins $300,000 grant to investigate the underlying causes of eosinophilic esophagitis
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) often describe the condition as painful, disruptive and frightening. The rare chronic disease…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…