“inflammatory demyelination is linked to an organ-specific dysbiosis in MS that could contribute to underlying disease mechanisms.”
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Ginger may help fight obesity and related disorders
“Ginger has these effects by regulating fat metabolism, suppressing carbohydrate digestion, modulating insulin secretion and response, inhibiting oxidative stress, and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Studies have also identified the […]
Lupus Studies Point to Gut Microbes, Epigenetics
“We have thought for a long time that lupus and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like it are caused by both genetic and environmental factors and their interactions. Epigenetic modifications, […]
High levels of exercise linked to nine years of less aging at the cellular level
“The study, published in the medical journal Preventive Medicine, finds that people who have consistently high levels of physical activity have significantly longer telomeres than those who have sedentary lifestyles, […]
Breast-feeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome
UCLA-led study finds that nearly one-third of beneficial bacteria in baby’s intestinal tract comes directly from mother’s milk.
Gut bacteria compound may help prevent type 2 diabetes
“New research from Finland suggests that higher blood levels of indolepropionic acid – a product of gut bacteria that is increased by a fiber-rich diet – may help to protect […]
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Potential Treatment for Autoimmune Disease
“Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, … says that electrical stimulation could represent a better way to treat autoimmune diseases, such […]
Breast milk appears to aid white matter in preemies
“Previous research has linked early breast milk feeding with increased volumetric brain growth and improved cognitive and behavioral outcomes,” she says. “These very vulnerable preemies already experience a high incidence […]
Study suggests omega-3 in mothers’ diets may lower children’s risk of type 1 diabetes
“Results showed that high serum levels of fish-derived fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid; DHA and docosapentaenoic acid; DPA) were associated with lower risk of early (insulin) autoimmunity. However, high serum levels […]
A chronic low dose of THC restores cognitive function in old mice (2017)
“Here we show that a low dose of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance of mice aged 12 and 18 months. This behavioral effect was accompanied by […]