General Healthcare

New Mendelian randomisation study confirms a causal link between gut microbiota and childhood asthma.

A large cohort study of >16,000 adults found that regular extra-virgin olive oil consumption is independently linked to reduced waist circumference and lower BMI.

Poor sleep is linked to faster brain ageing, with systemic inflammation playing a partial role, according to new findings from the UK Biobank.

The study examined how attendance at the first invited mammography screening influenced future screening behaviour, tumour characteristics, and breast cancer mortality.

Research in adolescents shows that screen use, physical activity, and pre-bedtime food have little impact on youth sleep outcomes, though screens delay sleep onset. Guidelines for bedtime behaviors may need updating.

The findings demonstrated that GLP-1 RAs were effective in significantly improving several clinical outcomes.

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet rich in plant foods may protect against severe gum disease, while frequent red meat consumption could increase risk.

Watching television for four or more hours daily is linked to increased risk of cognitive decline in adults and older adults, according to a large new meta-analysis.