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- Ulcerative proctitis not linked to higher rectal cancer risk
on February 7, 2026 at 9:00 pmPeople with ulcerative proctitis, a milder and more limited form of ulcerative colitis, are not at higher risk of developing rectal cancer than the general population. This is shown in a new Swedish registry study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Gastroenterology. The findings may contribute to more individualized follow-up of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
on February 7, 2026 at 8:30 pmThe impacts of severe gambling pose similar threats to a person’s physical and mental well-being as a chronic health condition or alcohol and illegal drug use, a new study suggests.
- Haemochromatosis: The iron overload condition that too often goes undiagnosed
on February 7, 2026 at 8:00 pmWhen we think about iron imbalance, most people are familiar with iron deficiency and the health problems it can cause. What many may not realize is that the opposite problem, iron overload, can be just as serious—yet many aren’t even aware of the condition.
- You’ve reached your weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications. What now?
on February 7, 2026 at 7:30 pmGLP-1 drugs have ushered in a new era in weight loss.
- i-DNA ‘peek-a-boo structures’ form in living cells and regulate genes linked to cancer
on February 7, 2026 at 7:10 pmDNA’s iconic double helix does more than “just” store genetic information. Under certain conditions, it can temporarily fold into unusual shapes. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have now shown that one such structure, known as i-DNA, not only forms in living cells but also acts as a regulatory bottleneck linked to cancer.
