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Early-onset colorectal cancer cases are surging, global study finds
A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising in 27 of 50 countries/territories worldwide, 20 of which have either exclusive or faster ...
Dec 12, 2024
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Scientists find promising new target for antidepressants—in the gut
Researchers have discovered new connections between the gut and brain that hold promise for more targeted treatments for depression and anxiety, and could help prevent digestive issues in children by limiting the transmission ...
Dec 12, 2024
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Ethyl lactate identified as potential therapeutic for alcohol-associated liver disease
A research team led by Prof. Li Yu from the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health (SINH) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and collaborators have uncovered that ethyl lactate, a main nonethanol ingredient found ...
Dec 12, 2024
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A blood test may be a more reliable indicator of liver disease than asking how much a person drinks
A new study finds that a blood test may be a more reliable indicator of liver disease than asking how much a person drinks.
Dec 12, 2024
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Unlocking the clock: The role of the circadian system in inflammatory bowel diseases
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are marked by cycles of immune activation and inflammation that significantly impact patients' lives.
Dec 12, 2024
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Pregnancy microbiome affects mouse offspring stem cell growth
Gut microbiome composition during pregnancy has long-term effects on offspring stem cell growth and development, researchers report December 11 in the journal Cell Stem Cell.
Dec 11, 2024
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Hypovolemic phlebotomy beneficial before liver resection
For patients undergoing liver resection, hypovolemic phlebotomy reduces perioperative red blood cell transfusions compared with usual care, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dec 11, 2024
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Clinical practice guideline updated for radiation therapy for rectal cancer
In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology and published online Nov. 25 in Practical Radiation Oncology, updated recommendations are presented for the use of radiation therapy (RT) ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Celiac disease linked to higher risk for developing alopecia areata
Celiac disease is associated with an increased risk for developing alopecia areata, according to a letter to the editor published online Nov. 21 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dec 11, 2024
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Blood removal before major liver surgery cuts transfusions in half, clinical trial shows
Removing 10% of a patient's blood before major liver surgery and giving it back afterwards reduced transfusions by half, according to a large clinical trial published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Known as ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Using 'biological age' to predict early colorectal cancer risk
New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that one's biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological age—a concept called accelerated ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Can your diet help reduce brain iron and cognitive decline?
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain—a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.
Dec 10, 2024
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Study finds ultra-processed foods may increase colorectal cancer risk
Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, may be fueled by the food on our plates. Researchers at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Stomach cancer can be caused by a bacterium carried by half the people on Earth, but screening for it isn't easy
In 1982, two Australian physician-scientists discovered a spiral-shaped bacterium whose form not only dictated function, but its capacity to dwell in the human body's harshest chemical environment. These two clues would help ...
New research reveals two types of fatty liver disease
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg have identified two types of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease—a liver-specific type and a systemic type that affects other organs and tissues. ...
Dec 9, 2024
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MASH discovery redefines subtypes with distinct risks: Findings could shape future of fatty liver disease treatment
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly referred to as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), impacts roughly 30% of the global adult population. The disease spans from benign fat accumulation ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Liver fibrosis mechanism discovery presents a possible target for new therapies
Researchers have uncovered a significant mechanism involved in liver fibrosis. Their findings have been published in the journal Gut. The study highlights the extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) as a central component of ...
Dec 9, 2024
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Five tips for a healthy tummy this holiday season
It has happened to everyone during the holidays: unable to resist the treats and feasts of the season, you overindulge and your gut revolts.
Dec 9, 2024
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Researchers link foodborne toxin to colorectal cancer metastasis
A toxin in the bacteria that's one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study led by UF Health Cancer Center researchers and international ...
Dec 8, 2024
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MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease, which could be the first step towards finding new ways of treating the condition.
Dec 6, 2024
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Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests
The gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment, but at present there is a lack of solid scientific evidence to support these claims. Yet, day ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Endoscopic full-thickness plication efficacious for gastroesophageal reflux disease
Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, according to research published ...
Dec 6, 2024
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Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds
When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child. This happens throughout evolution ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Predictive model identifies at-risk patients who may need stomach cancer screening
Cleveland Clinic developed a predictive model to identify patients at risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer who may benefit from stomach cancer screening. The model is designed to identify who might need regular upper ...
Dec 4, 2024
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