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40-Year Medical Mystery Solved: Why Smoking Helps Ulcerative Colitis


New research shows that smoking alters gut microbes in a way that reduces inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The discovery hints at future treatments that harness bacteria or metabolites instead of cigarettes.

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