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New findings reveal how recovery progresses following inflammation triggered by injury or illness

New findings reveal how recovery progresses following inflammation triggered by injury or illness

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Inflammation is the body’s first line of defense, occurring as droves of immune cells rush to the site of injury or acute illness to make repairs and stem further damage. When successful, inflammation helps the body survive and heal after trauma. However, when the recovery following an inflammatory response goes awry, …

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Myocarditis risk significantly higher after COVID-19 infection vs. after a COVID-19 vaccine

Myocarditis risk significantly higher after COVID-19 infection vs. after a COVID-19 vaccine

A medical assistant prepares a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered to a patient. Credit: Public domain image courtesy of Lisa Ferdinando, U.S. Department of Defense In a detailed analysis of nearly 43 million people, ages 13 and older, who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in England, the risk …

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How did the early COVID-19 pandemic affect cancer survivors?

How did the early COVID-19 pandemic affect cancer survivors?

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Recent research indicates that during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of working-aged U.S. adults without health insurance did not change despite increases in unemployment, and the prevalence of unhealthy behaviors decreased. The findings, which were published in CANCER, pertained to individuals with and without a history of …

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Lupus pill shows promise in mice; clinical trial underway

Lupus pill shows promise in mice; clinical trial underway

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal. There’s no cure, so current treatments aim to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms. Some of these therapies have to be injected, some have serious side effects, and many aren’t very effective. But today, scientists report they have begun phase …

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Food allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting the microbiome

Food allergies can be reversed in mice by targeting the microbiome

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Although many people with dietary allergies experience mild symptoms when exposed to triggering foods, some face potentially fatal consequences. A bacterial compound called butyrate that’s made by healthy microbiomes has shown promise against allergic reactions in lab tests, but it’s nasty to take orally. Today, scientists describe a more palatable way …

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The Creators of Cobra Kai Are Working on a Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Sequel

The Creators of Cobra Kai Are Working on a Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Sequel

More than 30 years after it was first released, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is finally getting a sequel. The iconic ’80s movie starred Matthew Broderick as the titular truant who skipped school alongside pals Cameron (Alan Ruck) and Sloane (Mia Sara), resulting in all kinds of comedic shenanigans, and now a new film will focus …

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