Paragraph 1: A new survey looked at how common irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is among medical students in three Jordanian universities. The study aimed to see if lifestyle habits and mental health play a role in who gets IBS. Paragraph 2: The researchers used the Rome III guidelines to di
Childhood weight problems have climbed sharply worldwide over the last forty years. Many things we can change—what kids eat, how much they move, family habits and screen use—are key targets for help. Yet no single, thorough look at the tools that measure these things existed until now. A research t
After a stomach operation for cancer, many people lose weight and may become underweight. This loss can hurt recovery and life quality. Researchers looked at how daily habits after surgery affect weight, especially focusing on exercise, smoking, and drinking. They examined a large group of patients
Cancer survivors who have been cancer-free for five years or more are known as long-term cancer survivors (LTCS). There is still a lot to learn about how lifestyle choices affect their chances of living longer. A recent study looked at the habits of 6, 057 people who had survived breast, colorectal,
Your heart is like a pump, always working to keep you alive. When you're just sitting around, your heart still beats, and that's your resting heart rate. For most people, this number is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. But if you're super fit, like a marathon runner, it might be as low as 30 to
Hand osteoarthritis (Hand OA) is a common issue. It happens when the joints in the hand wear out over time. People often think it's just a part of getting older. But is that all there is to it? Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They looked at many things that might play a role. These include where
Researchers looked at how women stay active and sit less after having a baby. They studied over 2, 800 women from the U. S. between 2 to 7 years after their first pregnancy. The study found that 37. 8% of women met the recommended activity levels and sat for less than 3 hours a day. The study also
A recent study dug into how what we eat and how we live our lives affects our ability to bounce back from tough times. It turns out, our choices can either make us stronger or hold us back. The research focused on college students, a group that often faces a lot of stress. It looked at things like
Hair turning gray is a natural part of aging, but not everyone goes gray at the same time. This is because the process is influenced by a mix of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and even stress. The cells responsible for hair color, called melanocyte stem cells, start to slow down or stop wo
Researchers dug into how our daily habits, mental health, and social status might impact spinal issues. They used a fancy method called Mendelian randomization to figure out if these factors cause problems like back pain or herniated discs. First, they looked at lifestyle choices. Things like smoki
