Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk

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	Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk Adults using smartphones on the toilet spent significantly more time seated and had 46% higher odds of hemorrhoids on colonoscopy. The cross-sectional study suggests prolonged sitting, not straining, may be the key driver of hemorrhoid risk.

	Sansho: A Japanese spice supporting gut, immune, and metabolic health Discover how sansho, Japan’s tingling spice, bridges tradition and science with proven roles in gut balance, pain relief, and metabolic wellness.

			Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly unpredictable, manifesting symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea — sometimes with blood — and severe fatigue.

			Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior Researchers found that the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis integrates pleasure signals from central amygdala prodynorphin neurons and hunger signals from agouti-related peptide neurons to drive consumption. Manipulating this bed nucleus of the stria terminalis circuit bidirectionally altered food intake and body weight in mice.

	New diagnostic code brings recognition and support for Gulf War Illness Gulf War illness (GWI), the chronic, debilitating condition linked to military service in the 1990-1991 Gulf War, will receive a dedicated diagnostic code in the October 2025 release of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM).

	A universal solution emerges: Anti-linker antibodies simplify CAR-T detection and development CAR-T cell therapy has demonstrated remarkable success in treating hematologic malignancies and is now expanding into solid tumors.

	What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease? Researchers compare the different effects of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns on inflammatory bowel disease severity.

	UC researcher wins $300,000 grant to investigate the underlying causes of eosinophilic esophagitis Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) often describe the condition as painful, disruptive and frightening.

	Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery Discover how bovine colostrum, rich in immune and growth factors, is emerging as a powerful natural ally for boosting immunity, healing the gut, and accelerating recovery in adults.

	Study: Half of adults without diabetes taking weight-loss drug discontinue treatment within a year The new class of anti-obesity drugs, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), is proving remarkably effective at helping individuals lose weight.

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