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Smoking after Crohn’s disease surgery increases the risk of relapse. More than half of Crohn’s disease patients will undergo surgery to remove affected areas of the bowel. Surgery is not a cure for Crohn’s disease, and relapses are quite common. The study involved 240 Crohn’s disease patients who were followed for three years after bowel ...click here to read more

Many aging Americans are more fearful of old age than of dying. A new survey suggests that one in six Americans do not wish to live past the age of 80, and the main reason for this is negative views surrounding aging. The telephone survey consisted of over 1,600 people aged 18 to 64. The ...click here to read more

The FDA has recently approved a new biologic drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Known as Erelzi, the drug is a biosimilar for Enbrel, which was previously approved by the FDA. A biosimilar is a biological drug approved based on findings that it is highly similar to an already-approved treatment, with no ...click here to read more

People who experience a heart attack before they turn 50 have a higher risk of premature death. Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity – common among patients with a heart attack – bring the early mortality risk up. Lead researcher Dr. Morten Schmidt said, “Patients with a heart attack in young age ...click here to read more

Moderate exercise has been shown to improve heart health in seniors over the age of 65. Moderate exercise is classified as riding a bike, going for a swim, or even heading out for a stroll. For the study, the researchers tracked the health outcomes in nearly 2,500 Finish people over the age of 65 for ...click here to read more

A new study has found that many American adults suffering from depression are not getting the help they need. The study screened over 46,000 people and found that eight percent of them had depression. Unfortunately, only one-third of the depressed individuals were undergoing treatment. The reasons for this were quite varied. Lead researcher Dr. Mark ...click here to read more

A new study has found that if you want to be successful in your weight loss efforts, you should hang out with thinner friends. The study analyzed survey results from over 9,300 Americans. Overweight people were less likely to drop pounds if their social network consisted of other overweight people. Although hanging out with fellow ...click here to read more

Twins have been found to have a longer lifespan than single-born people, and the research says their higher survival rates may have to do with the close social bond they share. The study was based on data from over 2,900 same-sex twins, compared to the general Danish population. At every age, identical twins had higher ...click here to read more

A new study has found there are too few female urologists to meet the growing demand. Female patients often prefer a female urologist, but unfortunately this particular medical field still remains dominated by males. An urologist specialized in the urinary tract system and male reproductive system health, but women are referred to see an urologist ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that impacts about 700,000 Americans. The inflammatory processes and ulcers associated with this condition lead to a lot of discomfort as well as frequent emptying of the colon. In inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum is affected. The symptoms of ...click here to read more

There is a higher risk of heart disease in those who develop gallstones, according to new research findings. The study involving a quarter-million Americans found that there was a higher risk of future heart disease in those participants who had a history of gallstones. The risk was 17 percent higher, compared to persons who did ...click here to read more

Patients with anemia – a hemoglobin deficiency – have a higher risk of death after stroke. The study found that among thousands of stroke patients, those with anemia had 1.5 to two times higher risk of death within a year after brain attack, compared to those without anemia. Lead researcher Dr. Phyo Myint said, “There ...click here to read more

A healthy diet and regular exercise have been found to help lower a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease by protecting the brain from the changes that result in mental deterioration. The study looked at 44 patients with mild memory problems. The researchers found that those who followed the Mediterranean diet and were more physically active ...click here to read more

A new study found that quitting smoking will help you make at least two new friends. The researchers found that the longer a person went without smoking the more likely they were to start new friendships with other nonsmokers. Dr. Norman Edelman, senior medical consultant who was not involved in the study, commented, “I wouldn’t ...click here to read more