Published March 31, 2018

Researchers found that exposure to unhealthy foods (particular high-fat, high-sugar, low-fiber options characteristic of a fast-food-heavy Western diet) triggers inflammation, an immune system response. Exposure to these foods seems to make the immune system more aggressive, a response similar to the one the body experiences after a serious bacterial infection.

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Published March 29, 2018

Researchers at the University of Waterloo surveyed over 2,000 Canadians between the ages of 12 and 24 about their energy drink consumption and its effects. Among the youth who had ever consumed an energy drink, over half (55.4%) said the drink affected their health in a negative way.

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Published March 27, 2018

Treating thromboinflammatory disease requires a delicate approach, as it involves targeting a pro-inflammatory molecule called thrombin. An excess of thrombin leads to not just inflammation but an increased risk of blood clots. However, if thrombin levels get too low, the risk of uncontrolled bleeding increases. This, in turn, limits whether anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to treat other conditions. Nature may have provided the perfect solution.

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