Traditional epidemiological studies have identified numerous potential risk factors, but observational studies have struggled to establish causal links due to confounding factors and reverse causation ...

Genetic and clinical data suggest dietary factors may influence autism risk via immune pathways, highlighting the need for ...

Global and genetic analyses link low physical activity to rising heart disease mortality, while higher activity levels appear ...

Increased BMI and IBD have causal effects on the risk of hidradenitis suppurativa, as shown by Mendelian randomization analysis. Moderate genetic correlations were found between HS and BMI, smoking, ...

It has been argued that survival bias may distort results in Mendelian randomization studies in older populations. Through simulations of a simple causal structure we investigate the degree to which ...

A new study identifies a link between depression and dysmenorrhea, with sleeplessness as a potential mediator. Study: Deciphering the genetic interplay between depression and dysmenorrhea: a Mendelian ...