‘Language of cells’ could uncover new asthma, allergy treatments

"We're getting in line with how cells talk... We expect to see real improvements in severe asthma and allergy patients."

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Feb. 6, 2020 ~4 min

After spouse’s death, hiding emotion may harm health

People grieving their spouse's death should embrace their emotions, a study suggests. Keeping a stiff upper lip may have health consequences.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2020 ~3 min


Your body clock affects how anti-inflammation drugs work after surgery

If you've just had surgery, researchers have found that you may want to take anti-inflammatories in the morning or at noon, but not at night.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
Jan. 22, 2020 ~5 min

Drugs that fight inflammation may reverse brain aging

When researchers gave mice drugs that fight brain inflammation, senile rodents showed fewer signs of cognitive decline and could better learn new things.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 2, 2020 ~8 min

Runaway inflammation may trigger depression in pregnancy

Pregnancy-related depression may be a result of an inflammatory immune response that's overcharged or goes on too long, researchers say.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 21, 2019 ~4 min

Gut bacteria strain cuts inflammation in babies

Giving babies one strain of gut bacteria could reduce intestinal inflammation by 55 fold compared to giving babies breastmilk alone.

Nadine Yehya - UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 5, 2019 ~3 min

Obesity in mice boosts arthritis risk for generations

New research suggests the link between obesity and arthritis isn't just about wear and tear on joints.

Jim Dryden-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 25, 2019 ~5 min

TOM-1 protein may put the brakes on Alzheimer’s inflammation

Low levels of a protein called TOM-1 may be behind inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, but fixing the problem could be a new way to fight the condition.

Tom Vasich-UC Irvine • futurity
Oct. 7, 2019 ~2 min


Antibody could fine-tune recovery from heart attack

An antibody could ease inflammation after heart attack, research finds. And, it's already been tested for clinical use.

Spencer Turney-Vanderbilt • futurity
Sept. 24, 2019 ~3 min

Could treatments for tinnitus target brain inflammation?

Investigation into inflammation in a sound-processing region of mouse brains suggests future tinnitus treatments.

Jo Marie Barkley-U. Arizona • futurity
Aug. 22, 2019 ~4 min

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