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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

A major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been discovered by UK scientists. They found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease. It makes it much easier for some immune cells to go haywire and drive excessive inflammation in the bowels.

Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Anxiety doesn’t directly cause IBS, but it may make your symptoms worse. Overlapping genetic pathways and two-way communication between your gut and your brain could help explain the link between these two conditions. It’s fairly common to notice gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms when you’re feeling anxious. Known as having a...

Your Guide to Navigating Anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Vitamin B12 deficiency is common. It can lead to various health issues, affecting everything from energy levels to brain function. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in meat, fish, and dairy products. It is crucial for red blood cell production and a healthy nervous system. When B12 levels...

Unusual symptoms of B12 deficiency

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Review the multiple uses of metformin. A recent article on the multiple uses of metformin brings up the important topic of repurposing medications.1 Repurposing has been around since the advent of modern medicine. One prominent example is the use of chlorpromazine (CPZ) as an antipsychotic.2 Chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1951 as a potentiator of general anesthesia.2 The psychiatric benefits were found later by Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French army. He was doing research with artificial hibernation in prevention of surgical shock.2 Laborit employed the drug as an adjunct to anesthetics.2 He observed that CPZ at doses of 50 mg to 100 mg produced a lowering of body temperature, sedation, and disinterest without loss of consciousness.2 He was able to persuade his colleagues in the military hospital in Paris to try CPZ in the treatment of one of their patients who was experiencing psychotic agitation.2 Laborit hypothesized that since cooling with water had been used to treat agitation in France, the drug would have a similar effect.2 The mechanism of action was not fully known, and it was thought that it worked in controlling agitation because of its cooling effect and induction of “artificial hibernation” in patients.2 The pharmacological mechanism was not fully understood until many years later and the way it has impacted the practice of psychiatry needs no introduction. These “happy accidents” in medicine have played a vital role in getting where we are right now compared with just 50 years ago. This begs the question, are we onto another “happy accident” with metformin? There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging that are beyond its effect on glycemic control.3.

Metformin, Inflammation, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Span: Connecting the Dots

While complementary therapies won’t treat the underlying cause of ulcerative colitis (UC), they can help you manage your symptoms and improve your overall quality of life. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of two main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the other being Crohn’s disease. UC causes inflammation and open sores on the colon’s inner linings.

Complementary Care Toolkit for Ulcerative Colitis

Anxiety may affect digestion and the speed at which food travels through the bowels. This can lead to changes in bowel movements and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea and constipation. There is a connection between the gut and the brain, which means changes in mental state can affect the...

How can anxiety affect bowel movements?

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

A colonoscopy is one of the most important tests doctors use to diagnose Crohn’s disease. It can help them detect signs of Crohn’s, like ulcers, fistulas, or skip lesions. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition that affects your gastrointestinal tract, most often the intestines (bowels). To diagnose...

What Does Crohn’s Disease Look Like on a Colonoscopy?

Approval of Skyrizi marks the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease of similar severity, according to AbbVie. The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). According to the company, this approval makes Skyrizi the first IL-23 specific inhibitor to be approved for both UC and Crohn disease classified as moderate-to-severe. The approval was based on results from the INSPIRE Induction study and the COMMAND Maintenance study. In addition to the approved indications for UC and Crohn disease, Skyrizi also has been approved for active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.1.

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer  A new study found that the vast majority of dark chocolate products tested contained levels of lead and cadmium that didn’t exceed acceptable levels.The authors concluded that dark chocolate is safe for adults and may pose a slight risk to younger children who consume more than two bars a week.Dark chocolate can be a source of nutrition but eating too much could have negative impacts, some experts said.
There’s some good news for dark chocolate lovers: The sweet treat doesn’t pose a health risk for adults, a recent study found. For the...

Dark Chocolate Can Contain Heavy Metals—But Do You Really Need to Worry About Eating It?

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MDMedically reviewed by Doru Paul, MDGlioblastoma (GBM), also called glioblastoma multiforme, is an aggressive type of brain cancer. While the cancer does not usually spread to other parts of the body, it can quickly spread to other areas of the brain. As the tumor puts pressure on the brain, you can develop a variety of symptoms.Some glioblastoma symptoms, like headache and nausea, are common in all types of brain cancers. These symptoms are known as generalized symptoms. Other symptoms—and how severe they are—can depend on where the tumor is and how big it is. These...

Signs and Symptoms of Glioblastoma (GBM)

It is unclear if liver disease can directly cause hyperthyroidism. However, thyroid dysfunction may contribute to liver problems in some people. of people with untreated hyperthyroidism also have liver issues. In most cases, liver injury is mild. In time, 1% to 2% of them may develop hepatitis, which refers to inflammation of the liver.

Can liver disease cause hyperthyroidism?

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOPOEMS syndrome is a very rare multisystem condition where the body's immune system attacks cells in the nervous system. This attack from the immune system is caused by an abnormal immune response to a cancerous tumor.POEMS syndrome symptoms include weakness of the arms and legs, darkening of the skin, and an abnormal increase in the size of lymph nodes and internal organs like the spleen or liver.POEMS syndrome is a chronic (long-term) disorder with no cure. In the United States, POEMS syndrome affects approximately 5,000 people. The disease occurs 1.5...

POEMS Syndrome

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MDMedically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MDA ruptured spleen, or splenic rupture, is when the spleen tears open. The spleen is a fist-sized organ located in the upper left abdomen. As part of the lymphatic system, it helps filter blood and eliminate old blood cells. It also produces lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that help the body fight infections.A traumatic blow to the stomach—from a car accident or fall, for example—is the most common cause of a ruptured spleen. In some cases, a spleen enlarged due to illness can rupture spontaneously.As the spleen bleeds into the abdominal...

What You Need To Know about a Ruptured Spleen

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Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

A study presented at EULAR 2024 found a positive correlation between RA disease activity levels and mood disorders. A new study found patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia have greater levels of disease activity and more severe mood disorders than patients with only RA.1 Conversely, a correlation analysis found a positive correlation between mood disorders and disease activity in patients with RA—but not with patients with both RA and fibromyalgia.

Mood Disorders Worse in RA Patients with Fibromyalgia

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Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

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What Is the Difference Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Reviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTReviewed by Ivy Kwong, LMFTIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two chronic gastrointestinal disorders that share some overlapping...

What Is the Difference Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

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