A red plastic cup discarded on a sidewalk. Credit: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs It’s well known that alcohol misuse can harm not only drinkers themselves but also…
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Risk of a second cancer after early breast cancer is low, say new findings
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For women diagnosed with early breast cancer, the long-term risk of developing a second primary cancer is low (around 2–3% greater than women in the general…
Activated immune cells reveal hidden drivers of autoimmune diseases
TOM1 and DENND1B sQTLs colocalise with Crohn’s disease signals. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61669-2 By stimulating macrophages—a type of white blood cell—with biological factors that mimic infection, researchers have…
Treating heart failure patients with anti-obesity medication can reduce emissions and improve clinical outcomes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research has found that the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of medications commonly prescribed for patients with obesity and diabetes, reduces the environmental…
Most US neurologists prescribing multiple sclerosis drugs have received pharma industry cash, analysis finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Nearly 80% of U.S. neurologists prescribing drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) have received at least one pharma industry payment, with higher-volume prescribers more likely to be…
Parental liver disease death more than doubles risk of alcohol-associated hepatitis in next generation
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute have found that individuals with a parent who died from liver disease face more…
Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within…
Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes…
Exercise intensity could be impacting your gut
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that exercise intensity could result in…
Genetic testing of IVF embryos can help women over 35 conceive faster
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain 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,…
