Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness at an older age, they are more likely to need surgery in order to correct related health problems.

Prolonged urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be linked to an overreaction by the immune system, according to a study published in the journal PLoS Pathogens. During the first month of the study, a team of investigators monitored the symptoms of mice with UTIs, which included animals that recovered from the infections without being treated.

A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women. According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots. However, the locations are different depending on the gender.

Taking fish oil supplements, which are a high source of omega-3 fatty acids, may reduce the risk of developing diabetes and inflammation, according to findings published in the journal Cell. This has been determined because molecules produced by omega-3s combat prediabetic symptoms and chronic inflammatory complications.

The discovery of a protein linked to chronic bowel inflammation may lead to advancements in drug development, according to a study published in The Journal of Cell Biology. Researchers have reported that A20, the nutrient associated with the disorder, contributes to the activation of the inflammatory response system, which helps prevent the death of healthy cells.

Patients who have developed diabetes or insulin resistance disorders may have an increased risk of blocked arteries, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. While previous studies have shown that insulin resistance can affect the liver, muscles and fat, a team of researchers used mice to see how the disorder affects the arteries.

Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. During a recent study, researchers divided 40 participants aged 10 to 14 into two groups. One group sat in a chair while viewing images of a neighborhood and school grounds, while the others completed a one-mile walk while viewing similar images.

Women who have already experienced menopause and are following a high-protein diet may be at risk of bone density loss, according to findings published in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. In order to determine the effects of this regimen on post-menopausal women, researchers from Purdue University examined the results of two studies that had female participants aged 43 to 80 follow certain diets.

Increasing one’s intake of vitamin B3 may help prevent fungal infections, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. This discovery could lower the risk of these types of diseases, which can be dangerous to people with altered immune systems, including those with AIDS, cancer and organ transplants.

Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is a digestive disorder that affects more than 5 million people in the world. In order to assist research efforts toward preventing this disease, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation has given $200,000 in grants to medical teams developing protective treatments. People with IBD suffer damage to their colon and small intestine, which can lead to fatigue, abdominal discomfort and bleeding.

An irregular genetic strand may increase your risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research conducted at Ohio State University. Using tissue samples taken from IBS patients, investigators discovered a ribonucleic acid (RNA) mechanism that could lead to damage of the colon membrane. They found that this RNA reduced production of glutamine, an amino acid that prevents diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain.

According to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase your risk of high blood pressure. In an effort to determine the effects of too much fructose on heart health, researchers surveyed more than 4,500 people aged 18 years or older about their consumption of foods and drinks containing high levels of sugar.

Adding whole grain and bran to one’s diet may help women with type 2 diabetes lower the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. A team of physicians collected information from more than 7,800 women who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is an illness that prevents the body from properly breaking down blood sugar.

Older women who have been diagnosed with colon cancer and have an unhealthy weight may are at a higher mortality rate, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention.

Buying vended foods and beverages regularly may lead to poor eating habits in children, according to findings published in the Journal of School Health. In fact, if a poor diet becomes a long-term occurrence, individuals may be more likely to suffer from various health problems, such as obesity.