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12/25/2025
RESEARCH

Drugs That Help Stop Crohn’s from Coming Back After Surgery

New evidence finds two drugs that stand out at preventing Crohn’s disease from returning after surgery. Adalimumab lowers the chance of symptoms coming back, and vedolizumab keeps the bowel looking healthier on scope checks.

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Crohn Disease
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12/24/2025
RESEARCH

Thyroid Hormones Tied to Higher Risk of Fatty Liver

A large review links thyroid hormone patterns to metabolic fatty liver disease. One common test, TSH, may help spot people at higher risk.

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Thyroid Gland; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Thyroid Diseases
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12/24/2025
RESEARCH

Breathe, Stretch, Press: How Prenatal Yoga and Reflexology Can Shorten Labor

Gentle stretches and foot pressure may ease labor and cut its length. A review of 10 trials finds prenatal yoga and reflexology can make births less painful and shorter for many moms.

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Yoga; Labor, Obstetric; Massage; Labor Pain; Prenatal Care; Pain Management
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12/24/2025
RESEARCH

Molecular Clues to Fibromyalgia: Toward Real Tests and Better Care

New lab signals may turn fibromyalgia from a mystery into a measurable condition. Scientists are linking molecular patterns to symptoms so treatment can be tailored to each person.

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Fibromyalgia
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12/24/2025
RESEARCH

Weight and Fertility: How Higher BMI Hurts Sperm and Hormones

Extra body weight is linked to poorer sperm quality and shifts in sex hormones. A pooled study of more than 8,000 men found worse sperm shape, movement, count, and changes in testosterone, FSH and LH with higher BMI.

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Body Mass Index; Gonadal Steroid Hormones; Semen Analysis; Spermatozoa; Obesity
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12/22/2025
RESEARCH

Beyond the ICU: A 90-Day Roadmap for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

Severe alcoholic hepatitis can kill fast, but new thinking aims to stretch care toward recovery, not just immediate rescue. Focusing on 90-day survival pushes teams to blend medical treatment, addiction support, and early transplant planning.

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Hepatitis, Alcoholic
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12/22/2025
RESEARCH

Young Parkinson’s, Different Rules

Parkinson’s that starts before 50 often looks and acts different from the older kind. Younger people face unique medical, emotional, and life challenges that need tailored care and research.

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Parkinson Disease; Disease Management
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12/20/2025
RESEARCH

When Play Becomes a Problem: How Health Groups Define Gaming Disorder

Some people suffer real harm from too much gaming. Health groups have set rules to spot trouble, but those rules still need better testing and global study.

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International Classification of Diseases; Internet Addiction Disorder; Video Games; Behavior, Addictive
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12/20/2025
RESEARCH

Double Trouble: Migraine and Endometriosis Often Strike Together

Many women with endometriosis also have migraine, and the two conditions can make daily life harder. New pooled data show a strong two-way link, while evidence for PCOS and migraine remains scarce.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Endometriosis; Migraine Disorders
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12/20/2025
RESEARCH

Shock Therapy Cuts Death Risk — But the Suicide Shield Fades Fast

A large review found electroconvulsive therapy lowers overall deaths in severe depression but only briefly cuts suicide risk. The protective effect varies by country and seems strongest in the first three months.

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Electroconvulsive Therapy; Bipolar Disorder; Depressive Disorder, Major; Suicide