Inflammation

Beware Common Painkillers, They May Not Be All That Safe

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 22, 2016 06:52 AM EDT

Danish researchers indicate that common painkillers may be more dangerous than previously thought, especially for heart patients.

What Is The Secret To Living Beyond 100?

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 08, 2015 02:23 PM EDT

By fighting inflammation, you have a fighting chance of staying healthy and happy beyond 100 years, say scientists.

Blood Tests May Predict Cancer Decades Before Disease Strikes

By R. Siva Kumar - May 04, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

A US team has identified that cancer can be detected years before it affects the telomeres of patients.

Weight Loss Surgeries Cut Down Asthma Episodes in Obese People

By Peter R - Mar 28, 2015 10:43 PM EDT

The study found that the risk of asthma flare-up in obese people reduced by half post weight-loss surgeries.

Study Finds Link Between Diet Soda and Belly Fat in Older Adults

By Cheri Cheng - Mar 18, 2015 02:25 PM EDT

A new study is reporting that older adults who drink diet soda daily are more likely to have wider waist circumferences, which can be detrimental to their overall health.

Diet Sodas Ruins "Diets": Study Links Zero Calorie Beverages to Long-term Weight Gain

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2015 05:57 PM EDT

Research shows that drinking diet sodas has ironically fuelled weight gain over the years.

Depression A Physical Allergic Reaction, Study Suggests

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 05, 2015 06:55 PM EST

Scientists are discovering that depression could be due to the inflammation of part of the immune system.

Researchers Implicate Specific Sugar in Red Meat-Cancer Link

By Peter R - Dec 31, 2014 01:07 PM EST

A new study has shown how a specific sugar present in red meat and absent in humans, increases risk of cancer.

Autism-Induced Brain Inflammation Could be Targeted for Treatment

By Peter R - Dec 11, 2014 03:43 PM EST

A new study has shown inflammation is common in all autistic brains, which researchers believe could be targeted for treatment.

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