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Learn how prebiotics, or foods with compounds that support a healthy balance of gut bacteria (microbiome), may benefit people ...

Learn about the potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet for managing ulcerative colitis, including lower inflammation and improved gut health, with expert tips.

Talking with a doctor or dietitian during a flare provides personalized dietary guidance. Anti-inflammatory foods, such as chia seeds and salmon, can ease symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Cardiac arrhythmias are one of cardiology’s major current challenges. They occur when the heart rhythm becomes irregular, too fast, or too slow, affecting both quality of life and survival. An ...

Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. When hiking on challenging terrain, ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

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Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study appearing in ...

Non-invasive heart rate and blood pressure monitoring via facial images and video might soon be possible thanks to the development of pioneering signal-processing technologies. Researchers are ...