New method brings hope for personalized treatment of inflammatory bowel disease
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease often have to wait a long time to find the right medicine. But…
People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI)…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
Heated tobacco and cigarettes cause the same gut and vascular damage, study finds
Both traditional and heated tobacco exposure, whether active or passive, were linked to intestinal permeability, oxidative stress, and…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
AI-powered LifeClock forecasts diseases years before symptoms appear
Using transformer-based AI, scientists created a full life-cycle biological clock that predicts future disease risk and uncovers the…
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…