Doctors may be able to detect early indicators of bowel disease in the eyes of their patients.

According to specialists at the University of Birmingham, people with a certain combination of ocular problems are twice as likely to be diagnosed with inflammatory bowel illness, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.

Due to inflammation of the eye, victims of these disorders are prone to have blurred vision, burning or irritated eyes, and even blindness.

In the study, researchers examined the medical histories of nearly two hundred thousand people to determine if eye problems could be an early indicator of intestinal disease. The cause of the correlation is unknown, however, genetics is considered to play a part.

Hypothyroidism may raise the risk of dementia.

The small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck secretes hormones that regulate activities such as metabolism and body temperature. In over 1.4 million Britons, the thyroid is underactive, resulting in a variety of health issues including weight gain and, in the worst cases, heart disease.

Now, experts from the United States have discovered that those over 65 with an underactive thyroid are 80 percent more likely to acquire dementia than those of the same age who do not have thyroid issues.

The study, which was published in the journal Neurology, also discovered that those who use medication for the disease are three times more likely to acquire dementia than those who do not.

The majority of patients with appendicitis can be successfully treated at home with antibiotics, eliminating the need for surgery, according to a study.

Painful enlargement of the appendix, which is a pouch connected to the gut. Typically, it is surgically removed as a matter of urgency to prevent it from bursting.

Prior studies demonstrated that hospital-based administration of intravenous antibiotics was equally effective. Now, scientists have discovered that antibiotics can be administered at home with minimal hospitalization.

In a study of 726 patients with appendicitis, 46% were discharged within 24 hours to be treated at home with antibiotics. A month later, they had the same number of health issues as those who remained in the hospital, and they were less likely to require surgery.