Passive tobacco smoke exposure, particularly paternal smoking and postnatal household exposure, is associated with increased disease severity among children aged 0 to 2 years with nonallergic atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in Advances in Dermatology and Allergology.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the risk rises during the menopause years. But an international study has revealed that only half of women know this. Many have never talked about their heart with a doctor or a nurse, and the majority are living with multiple symptoms.

Most of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But new research from King’s College London suggests these scraps could be a valuable—and overlooked—source of dietary fiber, offering potential benefits for both public health and the environment.

An international study reports 60% progression-free survival at 10 years after autologous bone marrow transplantation, adding evidence of sustained positive clinical outcomes and long-term safety in patients treated for early severe systemic sclerosis.

Scientists have long known that diet shapes the immune system. Now, a UC San Francisco team has found that even a brief dietary change can substantially change how the body responds to skin irritation, at least in mice.