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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic signatures provide prognostic information in colorectal cancer
Using a unique collection of genetic and clinical data for colorectal cancer, researchers at Uppsala University have revealed genetic new alterations and developed of a new molecular classifier of tumor variants. The finding ...
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Sleep disorders
Researchers discover dual benefits of naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health
National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults, particularly in individuals with poor sleep patterns, ...
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Keto diet study shows increased LDL cholesterol, higher apolipoprotein B and reduced gut bacteria
A team of health and nutrition specialists at the University of Bath, working with colleagues from the University of Bristol, the Oxford University Hospital Trusts, Maastricht University, and the Teagasc Food Research Center, ...
Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments
Working with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found several molecular mechanisms for COVID-19-related diarrhea, suggesting potential ways to ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD
Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Aug 6, 2024
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Mouse model reveals colostrum's critical role in fighting undernutrition
During World Breastfeeding Week, a new international study, published in Microbiome, has revealed that the first drops of breast milk are crucial for healthy growth at birth and can help combat chronic undernutrition, which ...
Aug 6, 2024
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MS changes the microbiome subtly but similarly, whether in US or Asia
Many studies have shown multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with changes to the bacteria in a person's gut—but the changes reported were all over the map. Now, UConn researchers have analyzed the results of seven studies ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Botanicals like turmeric, green tea are harming Americans' livers
Botanicals like turmeric, green tea and black cohosh may seem benign, but their overuse is being increasingly linked to liver injury.
Aug 5, 2024
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Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health
If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of honey is a delicious way to sweeten your favorite breakfast food. It also supports the probiotic cultures in the popular fermented dairy product, according ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease
For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective and objective indicators of outcomes ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Daily aspirin cuts odds for colon cancer: who benefits most?
It's long been known that a daily dose of low-dose aspirin helps keep colon cancer at bay.
Aug 4, 2024
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IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know
Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you'd like? Loads of TikTok posts show you're not alone.
Aug 4, 2024
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Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it's mostly a good thing
Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when she realized a bout of food poisoning wasn't going away after weeks.
Aug 4, 2024
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Study compares surgical techniques for Crohn disease
For patients undergoing open or laparoscopic resection of the small bowel or strictureplasty for Crohn disease (CD), small bowel resection is associated with the longest length of stay and increased odds of postoperative ...
Aug 3, 2024
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An artificial hepatocyte growth factor mimetic ameliorates non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in mouse model
A research group led by Associate Professor Katsuya Sakai, Researcher Nichole Marcela Rojas-Chaverra, and Professor Kunio Matsumoto of the Cancer Research Institute and Nano-Life Science (WPI-NanoLSI) at Kanazawa University ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease
Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory protein that crucially controls intestinal immunity. Children with genetic defects in IL-10, or its receptors, suffer from a severe form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Research team investigates difference between baby formula and human milk's effect on intestinal growth
An article published in Gastro Hep Advances by a team of Yale researchers and led by Lauren Smith, MD, hospital resident, finds parental milk and donor human milk support intestinal health and epithelial growth and differentiation, ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Research reveals gut bacterium Megamonas tied to obesity risk
A study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China. The research suggests potential strategies for future obesity management ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a diet free of the amino acid tryptophan can effectively halt the growth of liver cancer in mice. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, offer ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Study finds regular aspirin use associated with greatest reduction in colorectal cancer among those most at risk
Regular aspirin may help lower risk of colorectal cancer in people with greater lifestyle-related risk factors for the disease, according to a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham. The study, published in JAMA ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Study examines trends in esophageal cancer disparities over time
From 1999 to 2020, age-adjusted esophageal cancer mortality decreased among Black adults but stabilized among white adults, reducing the racial mortality gap, according to a study published online July 24 in the Journal of ...
Aug 1, 2024
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Gut microbes implicated in bladder cancer
At any given time, over 10 trillion microbes call our guts their home. From breaking down nutrients in our food to strengthening our immunity against pathogens, these microbes play an essential role in how we interact with ...
Jul 31, 2024
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Common blood tests could improve cancer diagnosis for people with stomach pain or bloating
The results of routine blood tests could be used to speed up cancer diagnosis among people with stomach pain or bloating, suggests a study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 30, 2024
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Liver transplant outperforms other therapies for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver
Colorectal cancer often spreads to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of their liver tumors is not an option. A new study led by researchers at the Wilmot Cancer Institute and University of Rochester Medical ...
Jul 30, 2024
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Gastric cancer: Biomarkers identified to predict the risk of relapse
Surgical removal of the tumor is considered the basis for curing gastric cancer. However, 40% of patients who have undergone surgery suffer a relapse within two years. A research team led by MedUni Vienna has now investigated ...
Jul 30, 2024
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