Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
Hair cortisol levels signal mental health risks in children with chronic illness
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with…
Scientists map kissing bugs beyond the Americas to assess Chagas threat
A groundbreaking dataset charts the distribution of kissing bug species across three continents, providing public health officials with…
Older patients are open to using wearable smart rings for health monitoring at home
Older patients susceptible to chronic neurological conditions are willing to use wearables for remote monitoring to support their…
Researchers reveal why global gains against chronic diseases are stalling
Despite overall declines in premature non-communicable disease deaths, the study reveals faltering progress driven by uneven regional trends…
Novel RNA target offers hope for improving outcomes in patients with chronic limb ischemia
Mark W. Feinberg, MD, cardiologist with the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and professor of medicine…
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…
Genes play an active role in shaping the gut bacteria, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre has found that genes play an active role in shaping…
Chronic insomnia linked to faster cognitive decline and brain changes
People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age-along with brain…