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When Cell Death Goes Bad – Researchers Discover Role in Cancer and Inflammation-linked Diseases

By Brady Hartman on October 5, 2017

Cell Death. Destruction of a cell. 3D illustration. images showing different stages of destruction of a cell.

Summary: Programmed cell death is an essential part of staying healthy. However, when the process goes haywire, it promotes the growth of cancer and inflammation-related diseases such as such as rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), sepsis, and diabetes. A recent review highlights the role played by an out-of-whack cell death system in cancer and inflammation-related diseases. [Cover: Dr. Microbe / Getty… Continue reading "When Cell Death Goes Bad – Researchers Discover Role in Cancer and Inflammation-linked Diseases"

8 Ways Cell Stress Causes Us To Age Prematurely

By Brady Hartman on September 26, 2017

Summary: Cell stress is a fact of life. The cells in our bodies are subject to stress from toxins such as internally generated free radicals, cigarette smoke, air pollution, and UV light. How our cells deal with stress ultimately controls our health. [Author: Brady Hartman. This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website under the title ‘Eight Ways Your Cells Deal With Stress’ and… Continue reading "8 Ways Cell Stress Causes Us To Age Prematurely"

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When Cell Death Goes Bad – Researchers Discover Role in Cancer and Inflammation-linked Diseases

8 Ways Cell Stress Causes Us To Age Prematurely