Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might
Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is often even harder.
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Gastroenterology news
Study on circulating tumor DNA shows clear benefits
After surgery for colon cancer, many patients face the question of whether follow-up chemotherapy is necessary to prevent a possible relapse. The decision is particularly difficult in so-called Stage II, the intermediate-risk ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, researchers find
A new study by researchers at Ohio University found that long-term alcohol exposure caused widespread damage to the gut, liver, and metabolism in mice, offering new insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Celiac disease tied to higher risk for solid organ transplants
Celiac disease (CeD) is associated with a nearly tripled risk for needing a solid organ transplantation, according to a study published online May 28 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Jun 2, 2026
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A common food compound may hold the key to shutting down leaky gut damage
When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more than a digestive issue—it's ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Colorectal cancer has a backup plan, and it begins when mature gut cells regain stem-like traits
In a recent study, Stevens researchers have shown how colorectal cancers can evolve from mature intestinal cells that revert to stem cells. These findings explain why colorectal cancers are so resistant to treatment and can ...
Jun 1, 2026
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RAS(ON) inhibitor doubles median overall survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer
A shift in the way people think about and treat pancreatic cancer could be on the horizon based on positive results from the pivotal randomized Phase III RASolute 302 trial comparing daraxonrasib to chemotherapy as second-line ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening
It's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Muscle loss in liver disease varies by underlying cause
Different types of liver disease are leading to distinct signatures of muscle loss, according to a new study that could help pave the way for more personalized treatments for sarcopenia in people with end-stage liver disease. ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer
A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer.
May 31, 2026
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