Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis
Women who followed a Mediterranean-style eating pattern had up to 94% lower odds of endometriosis, suggesting that plant-based,…
Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals
Children using advanced hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps achieved better glucose control, yet most failed to follow dietary and…
Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome
New evidence from more than 266,000 UK adults reveals that working permanent night shifts can disrupt the body’s…
Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That’s the result of…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
Which foods and supplements really ease chronic constipation?
Backed by four major reviews, the BDA’s first-ever constipation guidelines separate science from myth, highlighting psyllium, kiwifruit, and…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
Global drug addiction mortality rates double despite fewer new cases
Despite fewer new addiction cases worldwide, a sweeping analysis finds drug-related deaths surging, exposing critical failures in global…
Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health
As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to…
Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis
Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple…
Researchers uncover possible immune link to chronic pain
University of Arizona researchers may have uncovered a connection between chronic pain and a somewhat uncommon immune condition,…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain relief
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative…