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Researchers Find Biomarker Tied to Severity of Ulcerative Colitis

For patients with ulcerative colitis, the HLA-DRB1 01 03 allele is associated with severe ulcerative colitis, according to a research letter published online Oc

1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma

An estimated 2.56 percent of U.S. adults ages 40 years and older have glaucoma, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Joshua R. E

Breast Cancer Risk Elevated With Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System Use

Women using levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUS) have an increased risk for breast cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in t

Love Bread & Pasta? Humans' Hunger for Carbs Has Ancient Roots

the first step in digesting carb-laden foods like bread and pasta, researchers said.The duplication of this gene might have occurred as far back as more than 80

Texas AG Sues Dallas Doctor Over Transgender Care for Minors

A Dallas doctor has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly providing transgender care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law

Some IUDs May Raise The Odds for Breast Cancer, But Overall Risk Remains Low

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, n

Music Might Speed Your Recovery From Surgery

Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer painkillers, a new review finds.Listening to music reduces

A Cancer Diagnosis Takes Devastating Toll on Family Finances

Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words You have cancer, according to two new studies. Thes

In Utero Exposure to COVID-19 Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues

Exposure to maternal COVID-19 is not associated with abnormal neurodevelopmental screening results through 24 months postpartum, according to a study published

Racial, Gender, Socioeconomic Disparities Seen in Teen Alcohol, Drug Screening

Rates of biochemical alcohol and drug screening are disproportionately higher among adolescent trauma patients who are from racial and ethnic minorities, have p

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