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Researchers discover why smoking tobacco helps people with ulcerative colitis

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered why smoking tobacco helps people suffering from ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease typified by inflammation of the large intestine.

25 Aug 2025

New insights into bone remodeling process in orthodontic tooth movement under hypoxia

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

25 Aug 2025

Groundbreaking approach combines 3D printing and stem cell biology for spinal cord injury recovery

For the first time, a research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities demonstrated a groundbreaking process that combines 3D printing, stem cell biology, and lab-grown tissues for spinal cord injury recovery.

25 Aug 2025

Food choices may depend more on blood sugar than body weight

Maybe you shouldn't always listen to your gut. Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC recently studied flavor-nutrient learning - how people come to prefer certain food based on how it makes them feel.

25 Aug 2025

Many advanced cancer patients receive treatments that conflict with their care goals

New research indicates that many patients with advanced cancer report receiving treatment focusing on longevity over comfort, even when their goal is the opposite.

25 Aug 2025

Children in low-opportunity neighborhoods face much higher risk of gun injuries

Children residing in "very low-opportunity" neighborhoods are up to 20 times more likely to be hospitalized for gun injuries than those living in the most advantaged areas, reports a new multi-state study published in Pediatrics.

25 Aug 2025

Excess deaths in Maui highlight hidden impact of wildfires

New research unveils the true death toll of the deadly August 2023 wildfires which took place in Lāhainā, Maui, Hawaiʻi - and which temporarily made wildfire a leading cause of death in Maui.

25 Aug 2025

How leadership drives inspection readiness from the top down

Discover how proactive leadership sets the tone for inspection readiness across all levels of an organization.

From DSI, a PLG Company 25 Aug 2025

Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently treated, but the cost and discomfort of colonoscopies - the main diagnostic method currently in use - often result in delayed diagnosis.

25 Aug 2025

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby sooner

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby in less time, a clinical trial by researchers from King's College London, King's College Hospital, and King's Fertility has found.

25 Aug 2025

New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking

Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop.

25 Aug 2025

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses worldwide, but its molecular causes have still not been clearly identified.

25 Aug 2025

Many people unaware that knee and groin pain could signal hip problems

Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can mean there's a problem in the hip.

25 Aug 2025

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

Karen Greenwood shares practical advice for early-stage animal health companies navigating FDA CVM processes.

From DSI, a PLG Company 25 Aug 2025

Shame linked to lower quality of life in people with gut disorders

Feelings of shame are linked to reduced quality of life - as shown by the first study to measure shame as a factor influencing the connection between chronic gastrointestinal disorders and mental health.

25 Aug 2025

Mind wandering may hold key to better ADHD diagnosis in adults

Only a few decades ago, it was believed that ADHD was something one outgrew during adolescence. However, about half of those diagnosed at a young age carry it into adulthood.

25 Aug 2025

New patient-reported outcome tool offers reliable way to monitor sleep apnea symptoms

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea.

25 Aug 2025

Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce dementia risk.

25 Aug 2025

As measles exploded, officials in Texas looked to CDC scientists. Under Trump, no one answered.

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration's actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency's most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows.

25 Aug 2025

The challenges of shift work on diet, sleep, and well-being

Healthcare shift workers face dietary and sleep challenges, leading to burnout and health issues. Effective interventions are crucial for their well-being.

25 Aug 2025

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Researchers discover why smoking tobacco helps people with ulcerative colitis

New insights into bone remodeling process in orthodontic tooth movement under hypoxia

Groundbreaking approach combines 3D printing and stem cell biology for spinal cord injury recovery

Food choices may depend more on blood sugar than body weight

Many advanced cancer patients receive treatments that conflict with their care goals

Children in low-opportunity neighborhoods face much higher risk of gun injuries

Excess deaths in Maui highlight hidden impact of wildfires

How leadership drives inspection readiness from the top down

Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby sooner

New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

Many people unaware that knee and groin pain could signal hip problems

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

Shame linked to lower quality of life in people with gut disorders

Mind wandering may hold key to better ADHD diagnosis in adults

New patient-reported outcome tool offers reliable way to monitor sleep apnea symptoms

Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk

As measles exploded, officials in Texas looked to CDC scientists. Under Trump, no one answered.

The challenges of shift work on diet, sleep, and well-being

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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