Tag: Chronic Inflammation
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Healthy Diets Linked to Lower RA Risk: Mediterranean & Anti-Inflammatory
Healthy dietary patterns may lower rheumatoid arthritis risk New findings summarized in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism indicate that adherence to healthy dietary patterns—particularly the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory diets—may be associated with a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While genetics and environmental factors continue to play a role, what people eat appears to…
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Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Early Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding the Link Between Diet and Multiple Sclerosis Recent research presented at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS 2025) sheds light on the concerning relationship between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and multiple sclerosis (MS). The findings underscore that a higher intake of UPFs may exacerbate disease activity…
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Understanding Immune Aging and Its Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction to Immune Aging and Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic implications. Recent studies have uncovered a surprising connection between immune aging and the onset of RA, suggesting that the aging immune system may not only be a consequence of the…
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Understanding How Cancer-Related Nerve Injury Triggers Immunotherapy Resistance
Recent discoveries in cancer research have unveiled a complex relationship between cancer progression, nerve injury, and the efficacy of immunotherapy. Specifically, studies from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have illustrated how cancer cells can damage the protective coverings of nerves, leading to chronic inflammation that ultimately results in immune exhaustion and resistance…