Researchers from the Alzheimer's Center at Temple (ACT) provide new insights into how microglia, the brain's immune cells, exhibit an apparent dual function with the ability to both increase and ...

A growing body of research points to chronic, low-grade inflammation inside the brain as a possible accelerant of Alzheimer’s disease, not just a bystander response to damage already done. The 2024 ...

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In former college and professional football players, a new study has found higher levels of inflammation were associated with ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing the brain’s blood vessels. It's the missing link between exercise and ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found signs of inflammation within the neuro-circuitry associated with adult obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The findings were reported June 21 in ...

Warning over early signs of brain inflammation as experts call for national guidelines - Experts have urged for national ...

Researchers discovered that clearing out certain digestive bacteria with antibiotics helps calm the immune system. This temporary microbial shift protected mice from severe brain swelling and cellular ...

Lingering inflammation from viruses like COVID-19 or HIV can take a lasting toll on the brain. New research shows exactly how specific immune system imbalances lead to memory lapses and slowed ...

Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel ...

Tuna is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, but foods like salmon, caviar, and walnuts provide similar or even higher amounts per serving.