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Overweight cats could help humans better understand the way gut bacteria influences conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, a new study claims. New Study Pet cats might be the best source of information about the human microbiome, and whether alt… more »

Researchers say they’ve discovered the root cause of lupus. Scientists Find Cause of Lupus The newly published study outlines a pathway for how the disease likely develops, pointing to abnormalities in the immune system. Researchers found an imbalanc… more »

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is unlike other eating disorders as the concern is not with body shape or size and is thought of by doctors as a “silent” eating disorder. ARFID and Your Health People with ARFID are limited in the foo… more »

Chronic loneliness may greatly increase the risk of stroke in older adults, a new study shows. Chronic Loneliness Among adults ages 50 and older, those who endured chronic loneliness had a 56 percent higher risk of stroke than those who consistently r… more »

Children and teenagers who routinely do not get enough sleep may be more inclined to develop high blood pressure, new research indicates. Teens and Sleep An analysis of data from more than 500 children and teens with hypertension revealed an associati… more »