Alcohol raises dementia risk at every level of drinking, genetic study shows
New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range,…
Consumption of ultra-processed foods may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may exacerbate disease activity in early multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new…
Does Smoking Cause Genetic Mutations In Your Children?
A man sits outside and holds a slim menthol cigarette between his fingers. Close-up with focus on the…
Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma
If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then…
Why Smoking Helps Ulcerative Colitis
New research shows that smoking alters gut microbes in a way that reduces inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Emphysema detected on CT predicts mortality from all causes
Emphysema detected on baseline low-dose chest CT (LDCT) in the lung cancer screening cohort of more than 9,000…