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Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation, and Psoriasis

A diet that includes lots of ultra-processed foods could contribute to the inflammation behind a flare-up of psoriasis. >

Reduce the Inflammatory Potential of Your Diet

Eating more fruits and veggies and fewer processed foods can lower your risk of diseases linked to chronic inflammation, like heart disease. >

The Safety of COVID Vaccines for Those with MS

People with multiple sclerosis have been concerned about possible side effects from COVID vaccines. New research offers reassurance. >

Introduce Peanuts Sooner Rather than Later

Peanut allergies can be life-threatening, but exposing children early can protect many from peanuts' effects into adolescence. >

The Signature of Multiple Sclerosis, Written in the Blood

A blood test that seems to predict whether a person will develop MS could offer a head start on treatment and slow disease progression. >

New Protection for Kids with Food Allergies

The drug omalizumab, a monoclonal antibody, appears to prevent severe reactions even in kids with multiple food allergies. >

When It Comes to Autoimmune Diseases, X May Mark the Spot

Women are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases like lupus than men. The reason seems to lie on their two X chromosomes. >

A Low-Cost, Low-Tech Lifesaver

Making sure hospitalized patients' teeth are brushed daily can protect them from contracting pneumonia and reduce mortality. >

A Closer Look at the Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Ginger

Ginger supplements could cut runaway inflammation in people with autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. It's about curbing NETosis. >

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Premature Death

The sun usually provides all the vitamin D our bodies need, but seniors and people with certain conditions can easily become deficient. >

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