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Alterations in gut microbiota linked to health-related quality of life outcomes in IBD
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), alterations in gut microbiota are associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. R.D. Little, from the University of New South Wales in Australia, and colleagues measured HRQoL and its association with clinical and microbial features in patients with…
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The shocking health risks of bubble tea
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you might want to give this trendy drink a second thought. Bubble tea, also known as boba or pearl milk tea, originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and is typically made with tea, milk or creamer, sweetener and, of course, their signature tapioca pearls. The Instagram-worthy beverage has gained popularity worldwide — but safety…
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Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon ‘likely written’ by AI | Books
With gingko “memory-boost tinctures”, fennel “tummy-soothing syrups” and “citrus-immune gummies,” AI “slop” has come for herbalism, a study published by a leading AI-detection company has found. Originality.ai, which offers its tools to universities and businesses, says it scanned 558 titles published in Amazon’s herbal remedies subcategory between January and September this year, and found 82% of the books “were likely…
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Understanding the neural mechanisms behind food choices
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Feeding in mammals is controlled by a complex neural system. Although several key neural pathways related to total calorie intake have been extensively studied, it is still unclear how food choices are regulated and how they…
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More and more workers are using weight loss drugs. It’s costing their employers a fortune
Weight loss drugs are proving to be super popular among many workers with job-based health insurance. But GLP-1 medications are busting their employers’ budgets, leading some firms to rethink their coverage. The share of very large firms covering these drugs for obesity soared to 43% this year, up from 28% last year, according to KFF’s latest annual Employer Health Benefits…
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Fewer women receive lung transplants despite policy changes, study finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research from UCLA Health reveals that women continue to face barriers in accessing lung transplants compared to men, despite recent national policy changes aimed at making organ distribution more equitable. “Female lung transplant candidates have historically faced unique challenges in organ allocation due to a combination of biological and social factors,” said Dr. Abbas Ardehali,…
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Despite the hoopla, vaccines should be in reach this cough-and-cold season
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: For people whose autumn agenda includes getting vaccinated against respiratory diseases — covid, flu, and, for some, RSV — this year may be surprisingly routine. Following several confusing months this summer when federal officials announced and…
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Why so many people are struggling to get medicine
Persistent shortages of popular drugs are affecting millions of patients worldwide. What lies behind it? When the end of the month rolls around, Donia Youssef, a 46-year-old children’s book writer based in Essex, UK, starts to worry. It is when she calls her local pharmacy to fill her prescription for ADHD medication, but increasingly she gets an answer she dreads:…
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Surging Health Consciousness Among the Millennials and Gen-Z Population Aiding Market Growth
Company Logo The Saudi Arabia bouillon and stock cubes market is poised for growth due to surging health consciousness among Millennials and Gen-Z, rising expatriate numbers, and demand for exotic foods. The expansion of convenience stores, e-commerce growth, and local healthy dish trends also offer significant market opportunities. Saudi Arabian Bouillon and Stock Cubes Market Saudi Arabian Bouillon and Stock…
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New alert to anyone taking sertraline, amitriptyline, citalopram or maprotiline
Research has linked antidepressants to changes in heart rate, blood pressure and weight – with some ‘instantly’ gaining almost 5lbs Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) 06:24, 22 Oct 2025Updated 07:54, 22 Oct 2025 Millions of people take antidepressants every day in the UK People taking certain antidepressants can put on up to 2kg (4.5lbs) in the first two…
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