Multi-disciplinary research has revealed that electrically conductive contact of the human body with the surface of the Earth (grounding or earthing) produces intriguing effects on physiology and health. Such effects relate to inflammation, immune responses, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
(emphasis mine)
I had to check because it sounded like this was the kind of grounding the title and quote from the abstract meant, but its a surprising thing to hear about, so I was doubting my comprehension.