IBD increases type 1 diabetes risk, revealing a bidirectional link between the two conditions
Researchers discovered that IBD significantly increases the risk of developing T1D, and this association works both ways, independent of genetics and familial factors. The strongest link was seen in ulcerative colitis patients.
Clinical trial demonstrates effectiveness of drip iron for anemia
Researchers found that a medicine called ferric carboxymaltose given in drip through the vein works faster and better than an iron tablet taken by mouth for the treatment of anemia – and it is as safe as the tablet. The findings were published in Lancet Global Health.
Cardiovascular disease pathways associated with psoriasis, but not other immune-mediated diseases
A genetic connection between cardiovascular disease and psoriasis highlights shared inflammatory pathways, emphasizing the need for cardiovascular monitoring.
​​​​​​​Rice and Baylor receive $2.8 million to suppress inflammation and lung damage in ARDS patients
Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have received $2.8 million in funding from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for research on reducing inflammation and lung damage in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients.
FIND Lp(a) machine learning model aims to transform cardiovascular disease screening
Today, the Family Heart Foundation®, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the successful completion of the Flag, Identify, Network and Deliver™ “FIND Lp(a)” machine learning model – a first-of-its-kind offering being implemented in care delivery systems across the United States.
How much do teenage boys really need to eat?
Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. It it actually necessary?
Researchers identify bacterial strains to combat antibiotic-resistant gut infections
Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time.
Brazilian vegans meet protein needs but rely on ultra-processed products, study shows
In an article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) report on a study involving 774 men and women who followed a vegan diet in Brazil.
Eat more fruit and vegetables to lower frailty risk
Research finds that higher intake of fruits and vegetables significantly lowers frailty risk, especially in underweight individuals. Whole fruits and red-orange vegetables offer the greatest protective effects.
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