Why Smoking Helps Ulcerative Colitis
New research shows that smoking alters gut microbes in a way that reduces inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Are mortality rates similar between jobs in the Queensland coal mine workers’ cohort? | BMC Public Health
The cohort included 161,534 men and 23,967 women had experienced a health assessment from 1993 onwards and had…
Less education associated with faster aging and health inequality
A new study by USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology researchers shows that Americans with less education are aging…
New App Boosts Smoking Cessation in Low-Income Adults
TOPLINE: Adults from low-income populations who used a smartphone application that delivered tailored, real-time content quit smoking at…
China ‘pretend work’ firm offers shared office space for US$4 a day, promotes personal growth
Pretend work companies that help unemployed people fake having a job for a small price are springing up…