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Vitamin D deficiency linked to chronic inflammation

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic inflammation, which can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.
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Lessons from Libby: Understanding the impact of asbestos exposure

Jean C. Pfau, Scientific Consultant at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, shares the devasting story of asbestos exposure occurring in a Rocky Mountain town of Montana and the critical lessons that can be learned from this event.
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Understanding psoriasis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can impact sufferers’ mental and physical health. We discuss the complexity of the condition as well as the emergence of effective treatments with the national UK charity The Psoriasis Association.
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Which natural remedies will help you battle a cold this year?

With the days getting colder and colder and the flu season approaching, several health professionals give their insight and recommendations on natural remedies for illnesses.
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Understanding T lymphocytes inner workings to harness therapeutic potential

Leslie J. Berg, PhD from the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine, sheds light on understanding the inner workings of T lymphocytes to harness their therapeutic potential.
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Probing the individuality of cells and molecules

Sotaro Uemura, Professor at the University of Tokyo, probes the individuality of cells and molecules.
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Trauma in youth linked to poor health in old age

A new study by UC San Francisco reveals that traumatic experiences in childhood may lead to long-term health issues in old age.
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Why research on immune system disorders is critical to improving patient outcomes

The immune system is the body’s natural defence against antigens such as bacteria and viruses, but in some cases, it can malfunction. We explore the prevalence of immune system disorders, the associated unmet medical needs, and therapeutic research.
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Understanding primary biliary cholangitis

Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.
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Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) – on the path to a cure

Dr. Ludivine Herman, Project Leader at immunotherapy specialist Imcyse, walks us through Neuoromyelitis optica facts & trends, the challenges of current therapies and the potential of immunotherapies.
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What we need to know about living with diabetes

Abbas Kanani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Chemist Click Online Pharmacy, walks us through what we need to know about living with diabetes, starting with a comment on prediabetes.
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Great leaps in multiple sclerosis treatment but the holy grail is still ahead

CEO of MS Australia Rohan Greenland highlights the breakthroughs in treating attacks on the brain and spinal cord in multiple sclerosis (MS). But his sights are set firmly on the great unmet needs: to repair damaged nerves, reverse disability, and ultimately, prevent MS.
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Cold intolerance: 15 reasons why you could be feeling cold all the time

Commonly feeling cold when others are not complaining of it may not be to do with your lack of central heating - you may be experiencing cold intolerance.
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Identifying adult-onset type 1 diabetes

Liping Yu, at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, highlights how we can recognise and diagnose adult-onset type 1 diabetes.
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The Immune system in Human Biology

Experts from Oxford Immune Algorithmics highlight how the Immune system has come under the spotlight in Human Biology, particularly as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Unusual signs and symptoms of raised cholesterol

Many people only become aware for the first time that they have a high cholesterol level, only when they are admitted to hospital with a heart attack.
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Unlocking dark matter in our genome to fuel immune responses

Dr Helen M Rowe at the Centre for Immunobiology at the Queen Mary University of London looks towards unlocking dark matter for the potential to boost immune responses in humans.
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NIH begins clinical trial for Epstein-Barr virus vaccine

The clinical trial will test an Epstein-Barr virus vaccine developed by Novavax, one of just two attempts in over a decade.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer

Cecilia Van Cauwenberghe from Frost & Sullivan’s TechCasting Group, describes the main focus of non-melanoma skin cancer, including its steadily rising incidence in the UK.
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Secrets of the immune system could help unlock future MS treatments

Researchers have identified why certain cells in the body, known as Th17 cells can go rogue and promote the onset of MS

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