https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. New research suggests that autoimmune diseases may be driven by DNA mutations in immune cells that remove the natural brakes on the immune system. It reveals a previously hidden role for somatic mutations—DNA changes acquired throughout life—in diseases beyond cancer. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-silent-cell-mutations-years-thyroid.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:08 EDT news695378534 Shisha smoking continues to be overlooked as a public health issue in the UK, argue experts in The BMJ. This could change with the advent of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, legislation currently making its way through Parliament, but only, they say, with more recognition and culture-specific campaigns and support in affected communities. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-shisha-overlooked-health-issue-uk.html Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:01 EDT news694189442 People who smoke shisha regularly could be increasing the threat of heart disease, according to new research. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-06-trendy-hubble-bubble-cafes-heart-disease.html Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:05:09 EDT news322387498