chronic-disease

Most people know that eating vegetables is good for the heart, but fewer people realize that what they eat may also affect how well their lungs work. As we grow older, our lungs slowly lose some of their strength and flexibility. This natural aging process can be made worse by smoking, air pollution, infections, and […] The post Could a Daily Serving of Spinach Help Prevent Chronic Lung Disease? …

Scientists say aging may expose decades of hidden damage, helping trigger diseases that seem to appear out of nowhere in later life. A recent review published in Aging-US explores a fresh way of understanding why aging is so closely linked to chronic disease. In the paper, “Aging as a multifactorial disorder with two stages,” researchers [...]

Many of today’s most serious health problems share one thing in common: chronic inflammation. Unlike the short-term inflammation that helps the body recover from injury or infection, chronic inflammation remains active for long periods and may slowly damage tissues and organs. Scientists believe chronic inflammation contributes to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, […] T…

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
6/8/2026

Tiny particles from the gut may be carrying aging signals throughout the body, offering a surprising new clue to chronic disease. Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have uncovered new evidence that microscopic particles produced in the gut may contribute to the inflammation and chronic diseases often associated with aging. [...]

Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic, autoimmune disease, challenges individuals and families to maintain constant blood glucose regulation. South Carolina, primarily a rural state, faces disproportionate challenges in managing T1D. Despite extensive research on T1D and rural healthcare challenges, a knowledge gap remains regarding how these challenges affect South Carolina families and the resources…

Globally, the increasing prevalence of diabetes and mental disorders coexisting as comorbid conditions poses significant challenges for chronic disease management. The interaction mechanisms between these two conditions involve multiple pathways, including neuroendocrine dysregulation, chronic inflammation, and neurotransmitter abnormalities. This comorbidity severely impacts patients’ health out…

Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. Over time, harmful substances build up in the body, which can lead to many complications, including heart problems and even death. Today, millions of people are living […] The post Your gut may be quietly worsening chronic kidney di…

Barbara Moran-Boston University
2/14/2017

Emphysema is a long-term and devastating lung disease. As it progresses, the body’s own inflammatory enzymes slowly digest and destroy alveoli, the delicate sacs where oxygen from air is transferred to the bloodstream. The damaged alveoli form large holes in lung tissue that impair gas exchange in the rest of the organ, leading to shortness of breath, wheezing, chronic cough, and, eventually, dea…