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Medical Notes: Week of May 13, 2018

A new study shows arthritis may be caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the intestines, the impact of caffeine on Alzheimer’s disease, and how an erratic schedule affects your weight.

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Published: May 13, 2018 by RHJ Producer

Osteoarthritis, sometimes called “wear and tear arthritis,” is the biggest cause of disability in the United States. Now a new study suggests that wear and tear may not be the cause. It might be a bad balance of bacteria in the intestines. The study in the journal JCI Insight shows that mice fed a high fat diet developed bacteria in the gut that were dominated by pro-inflammatory types. The mice developed inflammation all over their bodies and rapid deterioration of joints. But when they were given a prebiotic to balance the intestinal bacteria, it reversed the symptoms.

Some experts have suggested drinking coffee to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. But a new study shows that once Alzheimer’s has taken hold…coffee or other caffeinated drinks only make the symptoms worse. The animal study in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology shows that caffeine increases anxiety and fear of new things two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s that are considered strong sources of distress for patients. It took the equivalent of about three cups of coffee per day to produce the effects.

And finally… if you work the night shift, or if your work changes hours often, watch out for that cheeseburger on the way home. a study in the FASEB Journal shows that constantly changing schedules make it tough for the body to process fats without producing much higher than normal levels of inflammation.

Program #: 18-19Segment Type: Medical NotesTopics: Aging and the Elderly| Anxiety and Depression| Business and Industry| Employment and Workplace Issues| Mental Health| News and Headlines| Nutrition and DietMedical Conditions: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia| Anxiety DisordersMedical Journals: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal (FASEB)| Frontiers in Pharmacology| JCI Insight
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