Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects thousands worldwide, causing chronic inflammation and discomfort in the digestive tract. While its two main forms—Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD)—present different challenges, both can severely impact quality of life. Now, with new insights into the gut microbiome, researchers are exploring how restoring microbial balance might transform the way IBD is treated.

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Originally marketed as a tool for smoking cessation, a study published in JAMA on 5 March 2025 has shown that not only is vaping ineffective in increasing smoking cessation, it is actually associated with reduced tobacco abstinence and prolonged nicotine dependence.