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Gene markers quantify damage in individual kidney and liver cells
Researchers at the University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research have developed a method that, for the first time, enables damage to individual cells to be precisely ...
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Citrus compound reverses some signs of liver aging in older mice
The liver is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of all. From removing harmful substances and secreting bile to metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates and fats and managing the immune system, the liver does it all. As we age, ...
Simple mouth rinse may help detect stomach and colorectal cancer signals
It's widely understood that the microbiome—especially microbes found in the mouth and the gut—can have a profound effect on health. In a study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe on Aug. 20, researchers report that ...
Aug 20, 2026
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How highly aggressive colon cancer evades the immune system
Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the HI-STEM Stem Cell Institute have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which a particularly aggressive form of colon cancer evades the immune system.
Aug 20, 2026
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Researchers estimate cancer risk in patients with pancreatic cysts, advancing early detection
Mayo Clinic researchers have estimated the risk that pancreatic cysts with worrisome or high-risk features will progress to pancreatic cancer or advanced precancerous changes within three years. The findings, published in ...
Aug 20, 2026
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New norovirus vaccine approach may shape strategies for treating other RNA viruses as well
Every RNA virus—from stomach bugs and influenza to measles and the common cold—has its own story to tell, with a unique combination of symptoms, transmission rates, duration and chemical blueprint.
Aug 19, 2026
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In Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, inflammation blocks its own healing
Why does inflammation persist in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, even as the body is trying to bring it under control? Researchers in Kiel and the United States have identified a mechanism that offers a surprising ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Lung disease more common with ulcerative colitis than Crohn's disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is more often associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) than Crohn's disease (CD), according to a study published online July 24 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Aug 19, 2026
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Why does salmonella cause serious illness in some people but not others?
For most people, a Salmonella infection causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can mean several miserable days of diarrhea, cramps, fever or vomiting. Most people recover within a week. ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Mouse study reveals candidate proteins for liver disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring
Researchers from Skoltech and their colleagues from the N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology have identified proteomic markers for monitoring liver injury and confirmed the hepatoprotective effects of ...
Aug 19, 2026
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An immune defect that may set Crohn's disease in motion
Crohn's disease, a condition characterized by widespread inflammation in the gut, may arise from a weakened immune response, according to new research from the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
Aug 18, 2026
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Heat-not-burn tobacco, e-cigarettes may be linked to postoperative recurrence of Crohn's disease
For patients with Crohn's disease (CD), heat-not-burn tobacco (HNBT) and possibly electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use are associated with increased postoperative endoscopic recurrence of CD, according to a study published ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Long-term risk for incident psoriasis elevated with irritable bowel syndrome
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an increased risk of incident psoriasis, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of Global Health.
Aug 18, 2026
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Researchers develop blood test targeting overlooked marker of liver disease
Liver disease often progresses silently until it becomes a serious condition. By the time symptoms such as fatigue, abdominal discomfort and jaundice develop, liver disease has often progressed beyond its earliest and most ...
Aug 18, 2026
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People who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis have higher risk of stomach cancer
Approximately 65% of U.S. adults report consuming one or more sugar-sweetened beverages every day. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute researchers found that consuming these drinks daily was associated with an increased ...
Aug 17, 2026
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New cellular clues to complications of scleroderma
A study published in JCI Insight and led by Northwestern Medicine scientists has uncovered new clues about why people with systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, frequently develop debilitating esophageal complications.
Aug 17, 2026
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New approach opens rare immune cells to genetic risk research
Much of how genetic risk leads to disease has remained hidden. In many cases, genetic variants linked to disease do not act on nearby genes along the chromosome. Instead, they influence genes located far away along the DNA ...
Aug 15, 2026
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A new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk
A compound produced by bacteria in many people's digestive tracts increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and speeds cognitive decline in dementia patients, making it a potential target for a treatment that could ...
Aug 13, 2026
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Poison center reports of liver injuries rise nearly 400% since 2000, with acetaminophen as a top driver
Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and 2024, according to a new study from UVA Health published in Clinical Gastroenterology ...
Aug 13, 2026
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New single-cell atlas reveals the plasticity of the human pancreas
An international research team coordinated by the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH) has created the most comprehensive single-cell atlas of the human pancreas to date. As part of a Human Cell Atlas project led by ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Intermediate histotripsy dose boosts tumor regression in liver cancer model
Since its development at the University of Michigan more than two decades ago, histotripsy has progressed from an experimental method for mechanically destroying tissue to a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–cleared treatment ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Female gut muscles reshape to meet the demands of reproduction, preclinical study suggests
Organs don't just grow in early life; they can change in response to physiological or environmental challenges in adulthood. Researchers have now identified an active role for the intestinal muscles in remodeling the gut ...
Aug 12, 2026
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AI helps to open new routes to earlier diagnosis and treatment of Crohn's disease
Scientists have combined artificial intelligence (AI), genetics and gut microbiome analysis to shed new light on one of the most serious complications of Crohn's disease: intestinal fibrosis, the irreversible scarring of ...
Aug 12, 2026
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