How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome Taking a dose of the oral antibiotic doxycycline after a high-risk sexual encounter has dramatically reduced the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in places where the strategy is being tried. Read more …How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Balancing health: diabetes and obesity increase risk of liver cancer relapse A research team analyzed how diabetes mellitus and obesity factor into recurrence and survival after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Read more …Balancing health: diabetes and obesity increase risk of liver cancer relapse
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe's coasts -- now they're gone Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline -- but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century ago, new research shows. Read more …Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe's coasts -- now they're gone
Psychological distress in adults and caregivers about food allergy is widespread and unrecognized Psychological distress is common amongst those living with food allergy, but a new study has shown that little support is available to those who are struggling. Read more …Psychological distress in adults and caregivers about food allergy is widespread and unrecognized