Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness at [...]

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People who are considered obese may be at a higher risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a report published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. In order to better understand how obesity is linked to this type of cancer, researchers from the Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles fed [...]

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Taking fish oil supplements, which are a high source of omega-3 fatty acids, may reduce the risk of developing diabetes and inflammation, according to findings published in the journal Cell. This has been determined because molecules produced by omega-3’s combat prediabetic symptoms and chronic inflammatory complications. During a recent trial, a team of investigators from [...]

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Testing for bacteria in California’s oceans has dipped to its lowest level since the tests became mandatory more than a decade ago, and that could put beachgoers at greater risk of infection, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday. The number of annual tests has dropped by nearly half since 2005 alone, and some beaches are [...]

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Mold allergy is a nuisance to everyone affected by it, but it can be dangerous for individuals with asthma or cystic fibrosis. That is why any news of successful therapeutic approaches is bound to attract attention. A study, which is soon to be published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has found that vitamin D [...]

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