Chronic Illness News
April 19, 2024
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Apr. 15, 2024 — Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias. The ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Researchers have found that microplastics -- are having a significant impact on our digestive pathways, making their way from the gut and into the tissues of the kidney, liver and ...
Apr. 15, 2024 — Innovative carbon beads reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which are linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious health ...
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Apr. 17, 2024 — Adults with congenital heart defects were more likely to experience an abnormal, irregular heartbeat, finds a new ...
Apr. 16, 2024 — Scientists have identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Childhood maltreatment can continue to have an impact long into adulthood because of how it effects an individual's risk of poor physical health and ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Health researchers identify patients at risk for preventable death in the year after ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion a year globally, show recent ...
Apr. 11, 2024 — Storing chemicals in a garage at home may associate with an increased risk of ALS, a study finds. This comes as research has found that exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides and ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Scientists have identified sugar abnormalities in the blood that may promote biological aging and inflammation in people living with ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Over 200 million people around the world experience peripheral artery disease (PAD) -- a condition caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels from ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers have ...
Apr. 3, 2024 — A routine blood test that measures a patient's inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases. The Systemic Inflammation ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 11, 2024 — Researchers conducted a survey to understand how the mental health of displaced Ukrainians has been affected by the ongoing war. Their findings describe high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder ...
Apr. 8, 2024 — Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new and unique blood test to measure the immune response to the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) which is the leading risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Their ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — Scientists report that a progressive neurodegenerative disease can be triggered by a viral infection. The mechanism relates to mitochondrial roles in antiviral defense ...
Apr. 4, 2024 — Researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the way for better ...
Apr. 3, 2024 — Global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years since 1990, according to a new study. Over the past three decades, reductions in death from leading killers fueled this progress, including diarrhea and ...
Apr. 3, 2024 — Scientists have shown that treating mice with an antibody that blocks the interaction between APOE proteins (white) sprinkled within Alzheimer's disease plaques and the LILRB4 receptor on ...
Apr. 2, 2024 — A recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characterized by developmental delays along with severe progressive liver ...
Apr. 1, 2024 — A small clinical trial found that the metabolic effects of a ketogenic diet may help stabilize the ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health ...
Mar. 28, 2024 — There has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have decreased significantly, while complications in more peripheral ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Researchers have introduced a new, refined method for analyzing brain signals, enhancing our understanding of brain functionality. This research has the potential to improve treatments for ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Neighborhoods with more adversity have up to twice the increased risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new ...
Mar. 27, 2024 — Reserachers found that people who were more active in their free time had a lower chance of having various types of chronic pain 7-8 years later. For example, being just a little more active, such as ...
Mar. 26, 2024 — A new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of stroke and dementia are common in people with a range of heart conditions, ...
Mar. 26, 2024 — A new study shows virus-like particle can effectively 'shock and kill' latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic ...
Mar. 26, 2024 — Lewy body disease may be more common in middle-aged people than previously thought, according to a recent study. In the study, almost one in ten of over 50-year-olds were found to have tissue markers ...
Mar. 26, 2024 — The International Brain pH Project Consortium unveils groundbreaking findings in a large-scale animal model study, indicating altered brain pH and lactate levels as a transdiagnostic endophenotype in ...
Mar. 25, 2024 — Scientists have discovered a gene mutation is responsible for causing psoriasis -- a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes patients to develop red, scaly and itchy patches across their body. ...
Mar. 22, 2024 — Single-cell gene expression patterns in the brain motor and frontal cortex, and evidence from follow-up experiments, reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities that could be targeted for ...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- New Research Offers Insight Into the Future Understanding of MS and Its Treatments
- Mitochondrial Roles in Antiviral Immunity Modify Manifestations of Neurological Diseases
- Discovery Into How Chronic Lung Conditions Affect Children's Immune System
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Life Expectancy Increased as World Addressed Major Killers Including Diarrhea, Lower Respiratory Infections, and Stroke
- Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's Disease Shows Promise in Mouse Study
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- For Younger Women, Mental Health Now May Predict Heart Health Later
- Clear Shift in Arterial Diseases in Diabetes
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Researchers Introduce Enhanced Brain Signal Analysis Technique
- Social, Environmental Factors May Raise Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Stroke
- Did You Know That Physical Activity Can Protect You from Chronic Pain?
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- Study Finds High Prevalence of Hidden Brain Changes in People With Heart Disease
- Researchers a Step Closer to a Cure for HIV
- Common Degenerative Brain Disease May Begin to Develop in Middle Age
- Large-Scale Animal Study Links Brain pH Changes to Wide-Ranging Cognitive Issues
Monday, March 25, 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
- As We Age, Our Cells Are Less Likely to Express Longer Genes
- Research Finds a Direct Communication Path Between the Lungs and the Brain
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- Treating Anxiety, Depression in People With Heart Disease Reduced ER Visits, Hospitalizations
- Early Identification of Persistent Pain Plus Holistic Interventions Cut Opioid Use
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Implantable Sensor Could Lead to Timelier Crohn's Treatment
- Study Eases Concern at Antipsychotics Use in Pregnancy
- Potential Novel Biomarkers of Coronary Heart Disease Discovered
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Blast-Related Concussions Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
- Researchers Identify Brain Connections Associated With ADHD in Youth
- Hope for Treating Sleep Disorders, No Pills Required
- Genetic Condition Haemochromatosis Linked to Higher Levels of Disease in Older People
- Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier Depends on Protein That Is Altered in Some Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Recreational Activities Such as Golfing, Gardening May Be Associated With Increased ALS Risk Among Men
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
- Researchers Identify Distinct Sleep Types and Their Impact on Long-Term Health
- Maternal Obesity May Promote Liver Cancer
Monday, March 11, 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- Psychosocial Stressors Linked to Higher Inflammation in Black Pregnant Women
- Too Little Sleep Raises Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds
Monday, March 4, 2024
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Monday, February 26, 2024
- Yoga Provides Unique Cognitive Benefits to Older Women at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
- Obesity Disrupts Normal Liver Function in Mice
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
- Scientists Discover Link Between Leaky Gut and Accelerated Biological Aging
- Blood Test Could Determine Diabetes Risks
- Compounds in Female Ginseng Could Lead to New Osteoporosis Treatments
- Maternal Mental Conditions Drive Climbing Death Rate in U.S., Evidence Review Finds
- How AI Can Help Spot Early Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Fixing Rogue Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration
- Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans
- Wildfires Linked to Surge in Mental Health-Related Emergency Department Visits
- Mapping Potential Pathways to MND Treatment
Monday, February 19, 2024
- Understanding the Relationship Between Our Sleep, Body Clock and Mental Health
- Newly Discovered Genetic Markers Help Pinpoint Diabetes Risks, Complications
- Flu Vaccines Were Effective in 2022-2023 Flu Season, Studies Find
Friday, February 16, 2024
Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Number of Patients Is Expected to Double Due to Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Burnout: Identifying People at Risk
- Helping Caregivers Help People With Dementia Eat at Home
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Scientists Debunk Role of 'junk Cells' In Fight Against Malaria
- Analysis of Biological Networks Helps Explain the Complexity of Multiple Sclerosis
- New PET Tracer Detects Inflammatory Arthritis Before Symptoms Appear
- Heart Organoids Simulate Pregestational Diabetes-Induced Congenital Heart Disease
- Pharmacological Inhibitor Protects Nerve Cells in ALS Disease
- Clues to Cancer Drug's Deadly Side Effects Could Make It Safer
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Researchers Make Progress Toward Developing Blood Tests for Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
- Stress Influences Brain and Psyche Via Immune System
- The Unexpected Long-Term Consequences of Female Fertility
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Discovery May Enable an Effective Long-Term Lupus Treatment
- Males Born to Obese Mothers More Likely to Suffer Health Issues as Adults
Monday, February 5, 2024
- Scientist Shows Focused Ultrasound Can Reach Deep Into the Brain to Relieve Pain
- Lighting Up Alzheimer's-Related Proteins to Allow for Earlier Disease Detection
- Weight Loss Surgery Most Effective for Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Researchers Find Early Symptoms of Psychosis Spectrum Disorder in Youth Higher Than Expected
- How Fasting May Protect Against Inflammation
Friday, January 26, 2024
- New Tool Helps Predict Progression of Alzheimer's
- Female Reproductive Milestones May Be Risk Factors for Diabetes and High Cholesterol Later in Life
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Mood Interventions May Reduce Inflammation in Crohn's and Colitis
- The More the Merrier: Research Shows Online Interventions With Social Support Help Middle-Aged Adults With Obesity Lose Weight
- Obesity Spiked in Children During COVID-19 Lockdowns -- Only the Youngest Bounced Back
- Gene Behind Heart Defects in Down Syndrome Identified
- Post Pandemic, U.S. Cardiovascular Death Rate Continues Upward Trajectory
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Popular Diabetes Drug May Also Reduce the Risk of Severe Liver Disease
- Few Patients Successfully Treat Their Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
- Supportive, Stable Caregiving in Childhood Protects Heart Health in Adulthood
- HIV: Early Treatment, One Key to Remission
- A Neurological Disease Paradigm Shift
- Genetic Discovery Reveals Who Can Benefit from Preterm Birth Therapy