Brain Inflammation May Be An Important Cause Of Schizophrenia!

"A type of immune cell called the “macrophages” are known to be one of the first soldiers of the body that can fight off infections and plays a role in maintaining immunity and in inflammation. According to latest research in schizophrenia, these macrophages can become altered and may cause changes in the brain leading to changes in the brain similar to schizophrenia." Read more...

Breakthrough shows immune cells may play a role in schizophrenia.
Ananya Mandal, MD.  Medical News - Life Sciences. Sep 14 2018

New Biochemical Found That Turns Off Inflammation!

"Is it possible to turn off inflammation in the body? New research shows that the molecule itaconate, derived from glucose, can do just that." Read more...

New Study Identifies Molecule That Can Switch Off Inflammation. Erica Tricarico. 3/29/2018. https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/new-study-identifies-molecule-that-switch-off-inflammation/?xid=tw_

Smokers at Higher Risk for TB Because Of "Clogged" Immune Cells!

 

The risk of becoming infected with TB is increased by exposure to smoke from cigarettes and burning fuel. Now, a new study shows this is because smoke clogs up immune cells and weakens their ability to fight TB bacteria.

 Smokers at higher risk of TB because of 'clogged-up immune cells'. Catharine Paddock, PhD. Medical News Today. March 29, 2016. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308379.php