The physical fitness of young Europeans continues to deteriorate The physical fitness of European children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 has seen a marked decline since 1965, according to an in-depth analysis conducted on more than 400,000 participants from 20 countries. The results reveal a continuous drop in several key health indicators, with variations… Continue reading The physical fitness of young Europeans continues to deteriorate
One Third of Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Develop Fatty Liver Disease
One Third of Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Develop Fatty Liver Disease Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects nearly one third of people suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. This condition, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fat in liver cells, represents a major public health issue due to its potential to progress to serious… Continue reading One Third of Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Develop Fatty Liver Disease
The adverse effects of cannabis and cannabinoids reveal major psychiatric and neurological risks
The adverse effects of cannabis and cannabinoids reveal major psychiatric and neurological risks A global analysis of adverse effect reports related to cannabis and its derivatives sheds light on often overlooked health risks. Between 2020 and 2024, nearly 10,000 cases were recorded across 44 countries, involving more than 27,000 suspected reactions. This data comes from… Continue reading The adverse effects of cannabis and cannabinoids reveal major psychiatric and neurological risks
The unexpected role of a gut molecule in physical exertion and metabolic health
The unexpected role of a gut molecule in physical exertion and metabolic health Long associated with the risks of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, a molecule produced by gut bacteria, trimethylamine N-oxide, is now revealing a more complex profile. Recent research in exercise physiology shows that its role goes beyond that of a simple danger marker.… Continue reading The unexpected role of a gut molecule in physical exertion and metabolic health
Early Feeding Accelerates Recovery After Pediatric Digestive Surgery
Early Feeding Accelerates Recovery After Pediatric Digestive Surgery For a long time, medical teams waited several days before resuming feeding in children after digestive surgery, fearing it might weaken intestinal sutures. However, a thorough analysis of eight clinical trials involving 704 young patients shows that this excessive caution is not justified. Children who start eating… Continue reading Early Feeding Accelerates Recovery After Pediatric Digestive Surgery
Bile acids play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease
Bile acids play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease Bile acids, long known for their role in fat digestion and liver metabolism, also influence the central nervous system. They act as signaling molecules capable of modulating brain homeostasis via a liver-gut-brain axis. These compounds, produced by the liver from cholesterol, are transformed by gut bacteria… Continue reading Bile acids play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease
Physical exercise reduces the adverse effects of corticosteroid treatments
Physical exercise reduces the adverse effects of corticosteroid treatments Corticosteroid-based treatments are widely used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although effective, their prolonged use leads to side effects that weaken physical abilities and limit the benefits of sports activity. A recent analysis examined the interactions between these drugs and exercise, as well as the… Continue reading Physical exercise reduces the adverse effects of corticosteroid treatments
School tracks influence the sexual health of adolescents in Europe
School tracks influence the sexual health of adolescents in Europe In Europe, adolescents enrolled in vocational tracks show marked differences in sexual health compared to those in general education. An in-depth analysis of 47 studies involving more than 177,000 young people reveals that students in vocational pathways generally have less knowledge about sexuality, earlier sexual… Continue reading School tracks influence the sexual health of adolescents in Europe
A new treatment effectively reduces liver fat and weight in obese individuals
A new treatment effectively reduces liver fat and weight in obese individuals An innovative drug, survodutide, demonstrates remarkable effectiveness in treating obesity and a liver disease linked to metabolic disorders. This condition, known as metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease, is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver, often associated with inflammation or fibrosis.… Continue reading A new treatment effectively reduces liver fat and weight in obese individuals
Are ultra-processed foods shaping our health more than our diet?
Are ultra-processed foods shaping our health more than our diet? An unbalanced diet is now the leading cause of disease worldwide, even surpassing the harms of tobacco. Yet, millions of people struggle to access healthy food, largely due to the deep transformation of our food system. This system, now globalized, industrialized, and driven by commercial… Continue reading Are ultra-processed foods shaping our health more than our diet?