Can treating inflammation boost pregnancy chances?

Inflammation in the female reproductive tract may make it difficult to conceive a child, but replenishing a key hormone could help.

Rochita Ghosh-U. Missouri • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~4 min

Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research

Patients with chest pain who have a sedentary lifestyle are at higher risk for more heart problems and death within the year following hospitalization.

Keith Diaz, Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine, Columbia University • conversation
May 21, 2025 ~5 min


From cats and dogs to penguins and llamas, treating animals with acupuncture has become mainstream in veterinary medicine

Vets use acupuncture to treat health problems in animals large and small, particularly to manage pain and reduce inflammation. A veterinary scientist explains some of its uses.

Joe Smith, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee • conversation
April 29, 2025 ~8 min

2 new therapies can treat ulcerative colitis

"These studies describe the successful results of two new therapies that were effective in treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis."

U. Chicago • futurity
April 28, 2025 ~7 min

Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment

Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, causes around 80% of patients with advanced cancer to withdraw from life.

Adam Kepecs, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
April 10, 2025 ~8 min

Drug may boost motivation for people with depression

"These findings are a significant step forward in the personalized treatment of depression."

Emory University • futurity
March 31, 2025 ~5 min

Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains

Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.

Peter Kasson, Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
March 31, 2025 ~6 min

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

Insomnia and bad sleep can lead to high blood pressure and increase hormone levels and inflammation.

Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Neuroscience, and Public Health Sciences, Penn State • conversation
March 20, 2025 ~8 min


Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Conditions such as long COVID-19, Alzheimer’s disease and meningitis can damage the line of communication between your brain and your muscles.

Aaron N. Johnson, Associate Professor of Developmental Biology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis • conversation
Dec. 13, 2024 ~7 min

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.

Angie Brown, Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University • conversation
Nov. 15, 2024 ~10 min

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