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After losing an 11-month-old patient in 1985, neurosurgeon Kevin Tracey spent 40 years developing a tiny implant that tames deadly inflammation. The FDA just approved his device for 1.5 million Americans with rheumatoid arthritis.
Scientists discovered that restoring a declining brain protein called Menin reversed memory loss, bone thinning, and inflammation in aging mice. A simple amino acid supplement also improved brain function, offering new hope for treating age-related decline.
Researchers discovered a molecular switch that drives harmful brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease, and turning it off protected brain connections in mice. The finding could lead to new treatments that calm overactive immune responses without blocking normal defenses.
Researchers developed eye drops containing photosynthetic machinery from spinach that successfully treated dry eye disease in mice. The drops harness light to produce natural antioxidants, opening doors to a new way of treating inflammation without green-tinted vision.
Scientists have tested a surprising new approach to treating depression by targeting inflammation instead of brain chemicals alone. In a small UK trial, an arthritis drug helped 54% of patients with hard-to-treat depression achieve remission.
That ice pack we've trusted since childhood might be doing more harm than good. McGill University researchers found mice who skipped the ice healed twice as fast as those who didn't.
Scientists expected to find inflammation in long COVID brains, but scans revealed something different. The discovery could change how millions of patients get treated.
Researchers discovered compounds that could reduce brain inflammation in Alzheimer's patients, especially those with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme while preserving healthy brain function.
A simple daily fiber supplement reduced knee pain in arthritis patients within six weeks, offering new hope for millions living with chronic joint pain. The breakthrough connects gut health to pain relief in ways scientists are just beginning to understand.
Researchers discovered compounds that could reduce brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer's, especially for people with a high-risk gene. The breakthrough targets a specific enzyme without disrupting normal brain function.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
Scientists discovered that popular weight loss medications like Wegovy might one day treat arthritis by fighting inflammation directly inside joints. This breakthrough could transform how millions manage painful joint conditions.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine developed eye drops that treat dry eye without the dangerous side effects of steroids. The treatment worked by boosting the eye's natural protective cells instead of just suppressing inflammation.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered that boosting a single inflammation-fighting protein helped elderly mice become stronger, more energetic, and develop healthier bones. The breakthrough could eventually lead to treatments helping people stay independent and healthy well into their 90s.
Scientists discovered special immature brain cells that help 30% of older adults resist Alzheimer's symptoms, even when the disease is present in their brains. The cells activate protective programs that reduce inflammation and support surrounding tissue.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo discovered that boosting a single protein helped elderly mice gain strength, energy, and healthier bones. The breakthrough could one day lead to treatments that help people stay independent and healthy as they age.
Scientists at Mayo Clinic discovered why some inflammatory bowel disease patients don't respond to standard treatments, opening the door to new therapies. The breakthrough centers on a molecule that acts like a dimmer switch for gut inflammation.
Researchers discovered that pancreatic cancer cells depend on inflammation from damaged mitochondria to survive, and blocking this process kills tumors. The breakthrough could finally offer new treatment options for one of the deadliest cancers.
Scientists in Japan discovered that a natural compound in black licorice could help millions living with inflammatory bowel disease. Using a breakthrough stem cell model, researchers found the sweet ingredient significantly reduced gut inflammation and cell damage.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from a Brazilian rainforest tree that blocks COVID-19 at multiple stages, potentially making it harder for the virus to develop resistance. Unlike existing antivirals that target just one weakness, these molecules stop viral entry, replication, and inflammation all at once.
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