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Hi! Our mission is to make college safer for students with food and environmental allergies by raising awareness in the Mercer community.

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  • Your blood could reveal inflammatory bowel disease 10 years before diagnosis October 24, 2026
    A major study has uncovered hidden warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease in the blood up to 10 years before diagnosis. Researchers discovered distinct antibody patterns that could help predict who would later develop Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, even distinguishing people at risk of more complicated disease.
  • Scientists discover a hidden switch that burns fat and blocks new fat cells October 24, 2026
    Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that showed remarkable resistance to obesity and improved muscular endurance, raising hopes for a new approach to weight-loss treatment.
  • Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover October 23, 2026
    Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss.
  • Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial October 23, 2026
    A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.
  • Scientists discover a hidden immune weapon against deadly lung cancer October 23, 2026
    Researchers have uncovered a hidden immune defense capable of attacking small cell lung cancer, an extremely aggressive disease that often escapes conventional treatments. The specialized immune cells can recognize and destroy cancer cells even when tumors have disguised themselves from the immune system.
  • Coffee calories have jumped nearly 40%. Sugar isn't the biggest culprit October 22, 2026
    Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason. A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the leading source of added coffee calories, helping drive a nearly 40% increase between 2003 and 2018.
  • Natural compound could fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source October 22, 2026
    A natural compound extracted from a medicinal plant has shown surprising promise against rheumatoid arthritis. In rats, it reduced joint swelling, protected cartilage, and calmed the immune responses responsible for chronic inflammation. Scientists discovered that the compound works by targeting a specific protein and restoring balance to fatty acid metabolism, revealing a previously underexplored way […]
  • A simple 15-minute treatment could help patients avoid carpal tunnel surgery October 22, 2026
    A simple, steroid-free procedure could offer lasting relief for people struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially helping them avoid surgery. In a clinical trial involving 63 patients, researchers found that ultrasound-guided hydrodissection, which uses fluid to free a compressed nerve in the wrist, provided longer-lasting improvements in pain, numbness, and hand function than traditional steroid […]
  • Why painful arthritis can return stronger after cancer treatment October 20, 2026
    Researchers discovered that recurring arthritis triggered by cancer immunotherapy may be driven by immune cells that remember previous attacks and return in a more aggressive state. The findings could pave the way for treatments that prevent painful flare-ups while preserving the immune system's ability to fight cancer.
  • "Mind-blowing" Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Two hours of sleep restored without clearing brain plaques October 19, 2026
    Scientists have uncovered an unexpected culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: overactive immune cells in the brain. By temporarily removing these cells, researchers restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice, revealing a promising new target for treatment.
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