Probiotics may alleviate symptoms of hay fever, which may be related to bacteria in our gut and nose.

Published Date: 26 Apr 2023

The dreaded hay fever signs, including itchy eyes, sneezing, and a stuffy nose, have arrived for many people with the arrival of spring. Up to 42% of people experience hay fever, making it a widespread condition. Immune system overreaction is the cause of it.

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Researchers analyze trends in colorectal cancer mortality among adults aged 25-49 years in a study spanning about three decades.

A Cochrane Review finds aspirin likely results in little to no diﬀerence in colorectal cancer incidence at a follow-up of 5 years to less than 15 years.

Tumor genomic testing is critical to informed treatment decisions, but researchers find that it’s used in too few patients and often too late.

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Spyre Therapeutics said on Monday its experimental drug showed a significant reduction in disease activity when ⁠tested in patients with ulcerative colitis in a mid-stage...

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