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What is listeria? Things to know about the bacteria and how to prevent infection
At least two cases of listeria have been linked to ice cream in the Baltimore metro area, prompting health and safety concerns.
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Oncology & Cancer
Young colon cancer patient finds success in treatment borrowed from other cancer
In 2023, Bret Hulick was in his second year of medical school at LECOM in Erie, analyzing the case of a 24-year-old colon cancer patient. The patient had to choose between an established therapy with a high likelihood of ...
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Mixed results: Study finds potential link between infant acid-suppressants and celiac disease
Tel Aviv University-led research has found that infants prescribed acid-suppressive medications during their first six months of life had an increased risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity under certain study conditions.
Colder temperatures increase gastroenteritis risk in Rohingya refugee camps, study shows
A new study by scientists at Hokkaido University has found that lower temperatures significantly increase the risk of gastroenteritis among Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh's Kutupalong and Nayapara camps. Gastroenteritis ...
Apr 18, 2025
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Expanded screening for Lynch Syndrome could cut deaths from colon cancer
Most people have never heard of Lynch Syndrome, but approximately one million Americans have inherited genes that cause the condition, which significantly raises the risk of developing several types of cancers, including ...
Apr 17, 2025
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Psycho-social therapies found to be most effective treatments for unexplained abdominal pain in children
Hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are the most effective treatments for children suffering with unexplained abdominal pain, according to new research published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Apr 16, 2025
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New research highlights colorectal cancer trends and survival rates
A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology investigates the incidence and survival rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the U.K. The research offers health care decision-makers crucial insights for ...
Apr 16, 2025
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Gas-sensing capsule takes another big step from lab to commercialization
An ingestible gas-sensing capsule that provides real-time insights into gut health has moved closer to market with RMIT University transferring IP ownership to medical device company Atmo Biosciences.
Apr 16, 2025
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Gut microbes release cancer-fighting bile acids that block hormone signals
Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine (known as the gut microbiota) can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into powerful metabolites that strengthen anti-cancer immunity by blocking androgen signaling, according ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Adverse events from semaglutide seen in the ED usually gastrointestinal-related
The rate of emergency department visits for adverse events among patients dispensed semaglutide is low, with most visits involving gastrointestinal effects, according to a research letter published online April 8 in the Annals ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Single-cell profiling methods compared for gut biopsy analysis
Research on gastrointestinal diseases, especially cancer, has mainly focused on epithelial cells, which line the surfaces of organs, are important for various functions, and are believed to be the cells that go awry to cause ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Gut-brain link may affect behavior in children with autism
A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system—ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral symptoms.
Apr 14, 2025
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Sauerkraut's gut health benefits revealed in new study
Is sauerkraut more than just a tangy topping? A new University of California, Davis, study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that the fermented cabbage could help protect your gut, which is an essential ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Genetic mapping reveals early mutations in stomach cancer development
Researchers from the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have made significant advancements in understanding the earliest stages of stomach ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Study links diet quality to changes in oral microbiome
A University at Buffalo study using a sample of postmenopausal women is the first to examine the association between diet quality and the oral microbiome.
Apr 14, 2025
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Extraordinary outcomes for robot-assisted, minimally invasive esophagectomy
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center achieved textbook outcomes for 90% of 150 consecutive robot-assisted, minimally invasive esophagectomies (RAMIE) performed from 2020–2024, as reported in a study published in the ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Probiotics linked to reduced negative feelings, offering potential mental health benefits
Research by Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen published in the journal npj Mental Health Research shows that taking probiotics can help reduce negative feelings. They also investigated which people benefit most from ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Preclinical study links gut bacteria to inflamed blood vessels
A new Cedars-Sinai study demonstrates how gut bacteria can influence the development of blood vessel inflammation in laboratory mice. The findings, if confirmed in humans, would open a potential route for treating Kawasaki ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Our ancestors didn't eat 3 meals a day. So why do we?
Pop quiz: name the world's most famous trio? If you're a foodie, then your answer might have been breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's an almost universally accepted trinity—particularly in the Western world.
Apr 10, 2025
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New study identifies key brain networks behind post-stroke urinary incontinence
A new USC-led study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals the neural mechanisms that contribute to urinary incontinence, a common condition affecting stroke survivors that has a significant impact on ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Fiber consumption protects gut from serious bacterial infection, study suggests
A study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe by Brazilian and American researchers suggests that a diet rich in soluble fiber can protect the intestine against pathogenic bacteria.
Apr 9, 2025
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Increasing colorectal cancer risk in younger adults suggests need for earlier population screening
Researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) have uncovered a concerning rise in high-risk colorectal neoplasms—growths that can lead to colorectal cancer—among younger adults in Taiwan. Their findings suggest ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Powerful new tool promises major advances in cancer treatment
New Australian technology is set to transform the way that gastrointestinal cancers are detected and treated with precise, minimally invasive surgery.
Apr 8, 2025
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Dietary changes post-migration alter gut microbiome to increase heart disease risk, study finds
An Amsterdam UMC-led study has found that migrants, in this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a "clear change" in their microbiome composition compared to their non-migrant peers in West Africa, which exposes them ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Gastrointestinal disease costs US more than $100 billion annually, researchers estimate
In 2021, health care costs associated with gastrointestinal health reached $111.8 billion. But, this is more than just a number. This statistic also represents the increasing physical and financial burdens on patients, medical ...
Apr 7, 2025
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