Our brain stores memories into groups instead of recording every single memory, that way the recollection of one significant memory triggers the recall of others connected by time. But as we age this ability starts to decrease and our brain gradually loses the ability to link related memories. A new study by researchers from UCLA, […]
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep, and make it hard to concentrate. The condition tends to go through cycles, flaring for a […]
Nitric oxide (NO) is a radical species that have been implicated in vasodilation, neuronal signaling, immunology, and cancer. In cancer, NO functions in various and sometimes contradictory signaling pathways within the tumor microenvironment (TME). For example, high nitric oxide synthase expressions in activated macrophages exert cytostatic or cytotoxic effects. On the other hand, resident macrophages […]
What is Systemic Sclerosis? Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease marked by immunological deregulation, vasculopathy, and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Fibroblasts are the primary cells implicated with fibrosis: a process that involves increased production of extracellular matrix components (ECMs), such as collagen, and modifies connective tissue structure. Using Stem Cell Therapy […]
In a recently published study, researchers have recommended 7 healthy habits and lifestyle factors that may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk. The study was published in the journal Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health […]
According to new research presented at the Heart Failure 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, levels of alcohol consumption previously considered safe by some countries are linked to the development of heart failure. According to the World Health Organization, the European Union is the heaviest-drinking region in the world. While it […]
During the pandemic growing evidence has shown that a considerable proportion of those who have survived hospitalization with COVID-19 have long-term effects on multiple organs and systems, a condition commonly term long COVID or post-COVID-19 condition. Several cohort studies have highlighted that the health effects of COVID-19 could persist up to 1 year after acute […]
Food allergies can cause a person’s immune system to overreact to certain foods, triggering mild to life threatening symptoms. The condition can affect up to 5% of children in the United States and is becoming more prevalent. When the immune system see’s a food as an antigen, it sends out immunoglobulin E (or IgE) antibodies. […]
The WHO estimates that by 2050, 22% of the world’s population will be aged over 60 years. This is a product of increasing life expectancy, which should be viewed as an exceptional achievement; yet the improvement remains somewhat overshadowed by the absence of preserved quality-of-life. One important area that is associated with aging is cognitive […]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin are widely used to treat pain and inflammation. But even at similar doses, different NSAIDs can have unexpected and unexplained effects on many diseases, including heart disease and cancer. A new study published in the journal Immunity, led by Yale, uncovered a previously unknown process with […]