Are dead bacteria behind long-term Lyme disease symptoms?

Even after antibiotic treatment, some Lyme disease patients still have symptoms. New research reveals a potential culprit behind the long-lasting effects.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Feb. 7, 2022 ~4 min

Link between inflammation and autism found within mouse models

Using mouse models, researchers have identified a possible mechanism linking autism and intestinal inflammation.

David Orenstein • harvard
Jan. 1, 2022 ~9 min


Colorful sweets may look tasty, but some researchers question whether synthetic dyes may pose health risks to your colon and rectum

Sixty percent of the Standard American Diet consists of ultra-processed food, which isn’t great for colon health. Researchers are looking into whether artificial food colors play a role.

Lorne J. Hofseth, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina • conversation
Dec. 9, 2021 ~7 min

Common food additive messes with gut bacteria

A common food additive alters gut bacteria. That may promote chronic inflammatory conditions, including colitis and colon cancer.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
Dec. 1, 2021 ~5 min

Inflammation from obesity may raise gum disease risk

Research in mice shows inflammation obesity causes may lead to the development of bone-destroying cells that can break down the bone holding teeth in place.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 15, 2021 ~4 min

Researchers pinpoint how acupuncture targets inflammation

Researchers have identified a subset of neurons that must be present for acupuncture to trigger an anti-inflammatory response.

Catherine Caruso • harvard
Nov. 3, 2021 ~6 min

Massage helps injured muscles heal faster and stronger

Using a controlled massage system, researchers found that treatment led to greater repair and strength recovery in mice.

Lindsay Brownell • harvard
Oct. 6, 2021 ~10 min

Why prescription drugs can work differently for different people

The same dose of a drug can have varying degrees of effectiveness and safety depending on how well the liver can metabolize it.

C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Oct. 4, 2021 ~9 min


New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus

Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great promise for helping patients.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
Sept. 20, 2021 ~10 min

Light therapy may speed burn healing

A new therapy using light may improve treatment for burns, which affect more than 6 million people worldwide every year.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Aug. 9, 2021 ~4 min

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