The article discusses the widespread focus on inflammation as a cause of many health issues and the push to reduce it, highlighting that the reality is more complex and inflammation is often overgeneralized as the root of all ailments.
C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, may be a more accurate predictor of heart disease risk than cholesterol, with lifestyle factors like diet and exercise influencing its levels. While cholesterol remains relevant, measuring inflammation and particle number provides a comprehensive risk assessment for heart disease prevention.
Scientists have discovered that sunburn damages a protective protein called YTHDF2 in skin cells, leading to uncontrolled inflammation that can trigger skin cancer. The research highlights how UV exposure breaks down YTHDF2, allowing non-coding RNAs to activate immune pathways associated with cancer development, offering new avenues for prevention and treatment.
Aronia berries, also known as black chokeberries, are rich in polyphenols and may support gut health, reduce inflammation, and improve blood sugar and blood pressure, with benefits potentially varying based on individual gut microbiomes. Scientific studies suggest they could be a valuable addition to a healthy diet, especially during dietary stress, though more research is needed to determine optimal consumption.
Health coach Alejandra Ruff shares five science-backed strategies to support long-term brain health and reduce Alzheimer's risk, including prioritizing omega-3s, ensuring quality sleep, avoiding blood sugar spikes, staying active every 2-3 hours, and eating anti-inflammatory foods.
New research indicates that poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, with inflammation playing a key role, and factors like night-owl lifestyles and snoring being strongly associated with this process.
A study reveals that PTSD has different biological roots in men and women, with men showing deficits in stress-regulating lipids and women exhibiting heightened systemic inflammation, suggesting the need for sex-specific treatments.
New research shows that immune cells shed a sugar-rich surface layer called glycocalyx to enter inflamed skin in psoriasis, challenging previous beliefs and opening new avenues for treatment targeting immune cell migration.
Research shows that aging immune cells, specifically macrophages, can sustain a heightened inflammatory state through a pathway involving GDF3 protein, which may worsen responses to severe infections like sepsis; targeting this pathway could lead to new treatments for age-related inflammatory conditions.
A study from Ben-Gurion University suggests that weight loss during midlife may increase brain inflammation, raising concerns about potential impacts on brain health, despite metabolic benefits, highlighting the need for further research to balance weight management and cognitive health in aging.
A study links frequent consumption of takeout food to increased systemic inflammation and risk factors for heart disease, highlighting the importance of healthier eating habits and home-cooked meals to reduce cardiovascular risks.
Research shows that maternal consumption of common food additives called emulsifiers can negatively impact the gut microbiota of offspring, leading to increased risks of inflammatory bowel conditions and obesity later in life, highlighting the need for further human studies and regulation of food additives in products like baby formula.
Research from McGill University shows that nerve injuries can cause widespread immune changes throughout the body, with different responses observed between males and females, potentially influencing chronic pain and other health issues.
Recent research suggests that drinking orange juice can benefit heart health by lowering blood pressure and inflammation, and improving fat metabolism, with effects varying based on body type. The study highlights molecular mechanisms behind these benefits, though moderation is advised due to sugar content, and whole fruits are recommended over juice for additional fiber and nutrients.
Some foods that appear healthy, such as fruit juices, raw salads, instant oats, protein bars, soy, raw sprouts, and coconut water, can actually cause inflammation and digestive issues if consumed improperly or excessively, potentially leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, acne, and hormonal imbalances.