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A toast to BRD4: How acidity changes the immune response
It started with wine. Or more precisely, a conversation about it. "My colleagues and I were talking about how some people think drinking wine may be anti-inflammatory," recalls Xu Zhou, Ph.D., from the Division of Gastroenterology, ...
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Oncology & Cancer
Lung cancer's earliest stages may be driven by inflammation
By creating high-resolution cellular and molecular visual maps of lung cancer before and during development, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that the earliest stages of lung ...
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Adrenaline nasal sprays may work as well as EpiPen for allergic shock
People with extreme, life-threatening allergic reactions might do as well to use a nasal spray as to jab themselves in a thigh with an EpiPen, a new evidence review says.
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Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV treatment
Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
Nov 6, 2025
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Researchers uncover wildfire smoke's impact on respiratory health
Breathing wildfire smoke, even briefly, can change the bacteria and immune cells in your lungs, which may contribute to adverse health effects.
Nov 6, 2025
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Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight
You may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often overlooked patch of skin is one of the body's busiest crossroads. Beneath those folds ...
Nov 6, 2025
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People with allergies or eczema may face higher risk of surgical complications
Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with allergic conditions—including eczema, asthma, and hay fever—may ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Social media helps and hurts when it comes to allergy and asthma education
From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice. But new research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Thunderstorms linked to surge in asthma ER visits
A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm preparedness for people with asthma. The research is being presented ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Study finds link between eczema patterns and children's ability to outgrow food allergies
New research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that the timing of when eczema begins, as well as how long it lasts and how severe it is, may influence ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Multidimensional map shows how the brain develops—and how it resolves inflammation
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Yale University have created a multidimensional, molecular map of how the mouse brain develops after birth and how it reacts to inflammation. The study, which is published in Nature, ...
Nov 5, 2025
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First, simple memory tool for early recognition of rare types of lymphoma
Trinity researchers, along with UK collaborators, have created a simple but powerful diagnostic tool, which they believe will change a patient's life in the diagnosis of a type of blood cancer that shows up on the skin.
Nov 5, 2025
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Classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy developed
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology—has developed the first classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy (HA) from a unique derivation cohort using rigorous methodology. HA is distinctive arthropathy ...
Nov 5, 2025
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Sugars on immune cells, not just blood vessel walls, may regulate the inflammatory disease process
New research has updated the understanding of how sugars, known as glycans, help immune cells move into the skin in the inflammatory disease, psoriasis.
Nov 4, 2025
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Rural health disparities need greater focus in COPD research, say experts
COPD research needs to increase focus on rural health disparities and consider the impact of sociocultural and environmental exposures on health outcomes, according to a new perspective in the September 2025 issue of Chronic ...
Nov 4, 2025
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New study investigates the role of mucus plugs in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 29 million people in the U.S. and is the fourth leading cause of death. Mucus plugging (mucus that accumulates in the lungs and reduces airflow) and chronic ...
Nov 4, 2025
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VEXAS syndrome research reveals overactive bone marrow stem cells may drive inflammation
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed some of the first robust laboratory models of a confounding adult-onset inflammatory disease called VEXAS syndrome—shedding new light on its mechanisms ...
Nov 3, 2025
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Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac rash
When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is contact dermatitis. Since ...
Nov 3, 2025
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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma—researchers are still investigating this surprising link
Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.
Nov 3, 2025
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Research shows that improved home ventilation can ease asthma symptoms, advance public health
For millions of people living with asthma, even the air inside their homes can make breathing difficult. But researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have shown that better ventilation systems can make a measurable ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Q&A: Bacteria research could be a gut-punch to inflammatory bowel disease
The group of lifelong intestinal conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, significantly impacts digestive health and quality of life for an estimated 2.4 ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Injectable drug helps asthma patients clear mucus-clogged airways
An anti-inflammation injectable drug can reduce mucus buildup and improve breathing among asthma patients, a new clinical trial says.
Oct 29, 2025
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Smarter pollen tracking helps allergy sufferers breathe easier
In a major boost for hay fever and asthma sufferers, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is now home to Western Australia's only automatic pollen monitor, allowing more accurate pollen forecasts for the Perth metropolitan area.
Oct 29, 2025
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Women have higher odds of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps
Females have a higher odds of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) without nasal polyps than men, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Oct 29, 2025
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Higher oxidative balance score linked to increased odds of allergic rhinitis
A higher oxidative balance score (OBS), a composite indicator of pro- and antioxidant exposures, is associated with increased odds of allergic rhinitis (AR) in an adjusted analysis, according to a study published online Sept. ...
Oct 29, 2025
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