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Your gut's railway switch: How the 'second brain' decides between attack and repair
Beneath the surface of your gut lies a vast network of neurons—as many as in your spinal cord. New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) in Lisbon shows that in mice this "second brain" helps decide whether the ...
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Prebiotic in diet linked to less impulsivity in gambling rats with traumatic brain injury
Using a prebiotic to influence bacterial activity in the gut after a traumatic brain injury may help reduce impulsive behavior, one of the common symptoms to follow a moderate blow to the head, a new study in rats suggests.
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Study demonstrates proof of concept for preventing esophageal cancer
Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) researchers demonstrated the power of a structured, quality-assured Barrett's Esophagus Registry to prevent and detect early esophageal cancer.
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Scientists gather more evidence for presence of 'gut-brain axis'
Research on mice by scientists at the University of Manchester has shed new light on why the guts' immune system changes after a stroke and how it might contribute to gastrointestinal problems.
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Gut microbes may have links with sleep deprivation
Sleep is one of the essential physiological needs for human survival, alongside food, water and air. But sleep is socially driven, influenced by environmental and personal factors, and a recent study suggests it may be affected ...
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Toxin colibactin could be fueling colorectal cancer in young adults
In the past decade, as the rate of colorectal cancer has dramatically increased among people under 50 years of age, scientists have been trying to understand why.
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Macrophage-killing bacterial toxin weakens the gut's defenses against ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases, a lifelong condition that can cause chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine. This can lead to symptoms such as rectal ...
CT colonography cost-effective for CRC screening in Black adults
In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine.
Nov 21, 2025
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Genome-scale models can predict how the gut microbiome influences health
The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy. A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that control ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Crohn's disease treatment guidance is streamlined as new therapies expand options
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a comprehensively updated clinical guideline on the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The new guideline uses cutting-edge network ...
Nov 20, 2025
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Bacteria 'pills' could detect gut diseases—without the endoscope
Colonoscopies may one day have some competition—researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect markers of gastrointestinal disease. ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Colorectal cancer screenings remain low for people ages 45 to 49 despite guideline change
UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended screening age to 45 from ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Is stomach cancer on the rise in young adults?
Stomach cancer, also referred to as gastric cancer, was once thought of as a disease of older adults. However, it is increasingly affecting people under the age of 50, mirroring a similar shift that is observed with colorectal ...
Nov 19, 2025
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New healthy, hopeful, care guidelines for pregnant women with IBD: Q&A
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are three times more likely to forgo having children than people without the condition—it's a trend driven by fear and confusion about what the disease would mean for their pregnancies ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Medications change our gut microbiome in predictable ways, research reveals
Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These help our bodies break down food, assist our immune system, send chemical signals to our brain, and potentially serve ...
Nov 17, 2025
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How the gut builds long-lasting immunity after viral infections
A new study led by University of Toronto researchers has shown that immune cells in the gut follow an atypical pathway to produce antibodies that provide long-term protection against viruses.
Nov 17, 2025
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New drug offers hope to bladder cancer patients
Imagine a targeted approach to bladder cancer that spares healthy cells while delivering chemotherapy directly to cancerous ones, offering hope for patients with advanced stages of the disease.
Nov 17, 2025
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Researchers find simple way to make kale healthier by pairing it with oil-based dressings
Think that kale salad you're eating is a superfood? Without the right ingredient it might not be living up to its hype. But don't worry.
Nov 17, 2025
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Don't let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. However, amid the joy of gathering and indulging in delicious food, it is essential to keep food safety in mind. Foodborne illnesses can quickly put a damper on your ...
Nov 17, 2025
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How weakness in cell structure affects the host–microbiome relationship
Cells have an internal skeleton that maintains their structure and also drives their movement. Known as the cytoskeleton, this scaffold is composed of a network of dynamic filaments made of a protein called actin.
Nov 14, 2025
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Ultra-processed foods tied to higher rates of early-onset colorectal cancer precursors in adults
Colorectal cancer used to be associated with old age, but diagnoses have become increasingly common in adults aged 50 or younger particularly in high-income countries like the United States. The reason for this trend is unclear, ...
Nov 13, 2025
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Scientists map the cells that drive Crohn's disease fistulas
Scientists at the University of Oxford, have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas—painful, tunnel-like tracts that develop in around 30% of people with Crohn's ...
Nov 13, 2025
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The link between the gut microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say
There's no scientific evidence that the gut microbiome causes autism, a group of scientists argue in an opinion paper published in Neuron. They point to the fact that conclusions from past research that supported this hypothesis—including ...
Nov 13, 2025
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