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Gluten may not be the culprit for many people with irritable bowel syndrome

A new study from McMaster University researchers has found that many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat may not actually react to these ingredients.

22 Jul 2025

New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich's ataxia is diagnosed

A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in the neuromuscular disease Friedreich's ataxia isn't always as uniform as previously thought, a breakthrough finding that could spark changes in how the condition is diagnosed and studied.

21 Jul 2025

Probiotic strains have different effects on gut recovery after antibiotics

All probiotics are not created equal, according to new research from North Carolina State University. In a mouse model, researchers found that different probiotic strains can either accelerate or delay the gut microbiome's recovery after antibiotic treatment.

21 Jul 2025

Combination of two cancer drugs could treat the most common form of dementia

A study comparing the gene expression signature of Alzheimer's disease with those elicited by 1,300 approved drugs found a combination of two cancer medications that could treat the most common form of dementia.

21 Jul 2025

Erythritol alters brain vessel function and may raise stroke risk

Study shows erythritol adversely affects brain microvascular cells, increasing oxidative stress and impairing nitric oxide production, linked to stroke risk.

21 Jul 2025

Georgia shows rough road ahead for states as Medicaid work requirements loom

Every time Ashton Alexander sees an ad for Georgia Pathways to Coverage, it feels like a "kick in the face."

21 Jul 2025

Meat hummus lowers microbes and raises nutrition

This study reveals meat-infused hummus offers higher protein, iron, and flavor, making it a nutritious option for athletes and health-conscious consumers.

21 Jul 2025

Goat milk boosts muscle health better than cow’s milk in animal study

Dairy products, especially low-fat and fortified goat milk, significantly improved muscle mass, reduced inflammation, and positively modulated gut microbiota in a mouse model of sarcopenia. These findings suggest tailored dairy interventions could help delay age-related muscle loss.

21 Jul 2025

Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds

Repetitive reaching tasks in mature female rats triggered persistent pain-like and sickness behaviors linked to a surge in IL-6-driven inflammation throughout muscles, blood, and the brain. These findings reveal how overuse injuries provoke both physical and mood-related symptoms through a neuroimmune cascade.

20 Jul 2025

Why obesity spikes with wealth: The real culprit is on your plate

Economic development drives higher obesity rates worldwide, but not because people move less. Instead, rising consumption of ultraprocessed foods plays a much bigger role than declining physical activity in the global obesity crisis.

20 Jul 2025

Even healthy eating can’t guarantee cavity-free kids, study reports

Researchers studying low-income children in upstate New York found three distinct snack and drink consumption patterns. However, none of these dietary patterns predicted early childhood caries, highlighting the complex, multifactorial origins of the condition.

20 Jul 2025

Boosting gut-friendly foods may slow biological aging, large US study finds

Higher scores on a dietary index linked to gut microbiota health are associated with slower biological aging in US adults, according to a large cross-sectional NHANES study. The findings suggest that improving diet quality for gut microbial diversity may help reduce age-related disease risk.

20 Jul 2025

Rethinking childhood obesity through gentle nutrition and emotional support

Over the past decades, childhood obesity has become a global health crisis, intensified by the sedentary routines and dietary disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Jul 2025

Study reveals complex patterns of burden and survival among people with digestive system cancers in China

Digestive system malignancies (DSMTs)-including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers-represent a major public health challenge in China.

18 Jul 2025

Acorn-based coffee boosts antioxidants with minimal health risk

Oak acorns processed into coffee-like beverages are rich in antioxidants and safe, positioning them as a sustainable superfood for health-conscious individuals.

18 Jul 2025

Research highlights guselkumab's impact on Crohn's endoscopic healing

In a major advance for patients with Crohn's disease, a new study led by researchers at Mount Sinai Health System found that guselkumab, a medication with a mechanism of action that is new to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment, outperformed an established standard of care in promoting intestinal healing and symptom relief.

18 Jul 2025