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Enteritis Linked to Increased Long-Term Risk for IBS

Infectious enteritis is associated with an increased long-term risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and elevated healthcare use. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/infectious-enteritis-linked-increased-long-term-risk-2026a1000ac5?src=rss

WHO Urges Higher Taxes on Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks

The WHO urges governments to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks, citing the growing chronic disease burden and strong public support for fiscal interventions. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/who-urges-higher-taxes-tobacco-alcohol-sugary-drinks-2026a1000a60?src=rss

Bleach, Detergents Drive Pediatric Injuries From Cleaners

Children aged 1 and 2 years are at a highest risk for cleaning product-related injury. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bleach-detergents-drive-pediatric-injuries-cleaners-2026a1000a59?src=rss

Dupilumab Use Tied to Autoimmune Skin Disease Risk in Kids

Exposure to dupilumab is associated with an increased risk of being diagnosed with cutaneous autoimmune diseases in children with atopic dermatitis or persistent asthma. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dupilumab-use-tied-autoimmune-skin-disease-risk-kids-2026a1000a09?src=rss

Sexual Desire in Menopause May Reflect Psychosocial Factors

Evidence suggests that sexual function may remain stable or improve after menopause, challenging assumptions of decline. Medscape News Global source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/sexual-desire-menopause-may-reflect-psychosocial-factors-2026a1000a02?src=rss

Symptom-Based H pylori Testing Does Not Prevent Cancer

Most gastric cancers found in people diagnosed with H pylori may already be present at diagnosis, and treatment of the infection may not provide short-term protection. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/symptom-based-h-pylori-testing-inadequate-gastric-cancer-2026a10009vc?src=rss