Gut bacteria that have been disrupted in infancy can lead to greater aggression later in life, including causing changes to aggression-related genes, according to a new study. The findings warrant more research into the complex interplay between the gut,…

A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as psychiatric or psychosomatic conditions, with a profound…

npj Science of Food - Utilization of plant-based foods for effective prevention of chronic diseases: a longitudinal cohort study

Children taking ADHD drugs showed small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates but ‘risk-benefit ratio is reassuring’

A plant-based diet has been shown to reduce hot flashes, partly by weight loss. Because some plant-based foods are highly processed, this secondary analysis assessed associations between consumption of processed foods, body weight, and severe hot flashes…

In a recent laboratory experiment, cannabis use was associated with reduced alcohol consumption among heavy drinkers. This substitution effect appears to be driven by a significant decrease in the self-reported urge to drink.

A new systematic evidence review finds that cannabis products that carry relatively high levels of the psychoactive compound THC may provide short-term improvements in pain and function. However, the review found THC-based products led to an increased risk…