What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ
Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don't need it—and if it bursts, you need surgery fast.
Mar 9, 2026
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Team approach, low-cost interventions lead to major reduction in opioid prescriptions after surgery
A novel team approach founded on a culture change among clinicians and doctor-patient communication successfully reduced post-surgical opioid use, a new study led by University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researchers ...
Mar 9, 2026
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Half of Americans unaware of at-home colon cancer screening options
Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can't turn into cancer later.
Mar 5, 2026
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No matter your age, don't ignore these colorectal cancer symptoms, surgeons say
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. While routine screening is recommended beginning at age 45 for those at average risk, certain symptoms at any age warrant a conversation ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Researcher investigates regulatory and ethical challenges in femtech innovation
In recent years, the quickly growing "femtech" industry has transformed how many women monitor and manage their health. This field of technology creates products including everything from period trackers to AI-assisted cancer ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Cancer blood test fails to catch disease earlier in major study
A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
Feb 23, 2026
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Colorectal screening boosts early diagnoses in first two years, randomized trial suggests
More cases of colorectal cancer are detected at an early stage with screening. This is according to new research based on data from over 278,000 60-year-olds, who were randomly selected to undergo one of two interventions ...
Feb 20, 2026
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Vascularized liver tissueoid-on-a-chip models regeneration and transplant rejection
Dr. Vadim Jucaud's lab at the Terasaki Institute has developed a vascularized liver tissueoid-on-a-chip (LToC) platform that recapitulates key structural, functional, and immunological features of human liver tissue, enabling ...
Feb 18, 2026
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Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people—but they can reduce their risk
Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson's Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45.
Feb 18, 2026
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, James Van Der Beek's death reminds
An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, died at age 48 on Feb. 11, 2026, bringing ...
Feb 13, 2026
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