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How the tumor environment influences bowel cancer cells' behavior and chemotherapy response
New research led by experts at the University of Nottingham has revealed how collagen in the tumor environment can alter bowel cancer cell behavior and influence inflammatory responses to chemotherapy, highlighting potential ...
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Rising rates of colorectal cancer found in nearly all age groups
Colorectal cancer rates are rising across younger and older age groups, according to a study published in NEJM Evidence.
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The degree of obesity may influence the outcomes of acute pancreatitis
In acute pancreatitis, mild obesity might more than double the odds of vital organ failure, according to an international study by researchers at Semmelweis University analyzing data from more than 2,200 patients. The study, ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Treatment revives old liver cells in lab study, may help prevent Alzheimer's and heart disease
The liver's job of clearing harmful substances from the body is so essential that the organ may have implications for addressing unexpected diseases, including Alzheimer's and heart disease. A promising example comes from ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Fructose slows liver tumors in mice when key sugar-processing gene is missing, may lead to new treatments
Fructose is an important nutrient that, despite having a chemical structure very similar to that of glucose, is metabolized very differently in the body. Research into fructose metabolism and its regulation of metabolism ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Omega-3 EPA linked to longer survival after surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastases
Patients assigned to receive high-dose eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, before and after surgery for colorectal cancer liver metastases had longer overall survival than those assigned to receive placebo, ...
Oct 26, 2026
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Gut microbiome may help explain why sleep improvement varies after hydrogen supplementation
A Hiroshima University–led clinical trial found that hydrogen supplementation did not significantly improve sleep quality compared with a placebo; however, exploratory analyses suggest that differences in the abundance of ...
Oct 23, 2026
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Study identifies potential new treatment targets for the most common type of bowel cancer
Research published today identifies potential new ways to treat the most common type of colorectal cancer in Ireland. The study, conducted by an international research team led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences ...
Oct 23, 2026
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Once-daily oral icotrokinra outperforms placebo in ulcerative colitis
For patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, oral icotrokinra, a peptide that blocks the interleukin-23 receptor, yields a clinical response at week 12 significantly more often than placebo, according ...
Oct 23, 2026
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FDA approves hepatitis B shot that may let some patients stop all treatment
Some adults with chronic hepatitis B may now have a path to something today's treatments rarely deliver—stopping all medication while the virus stays in check.
Oct 23, 2026
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Common multiple sclerosis treatment linked to bowel disease risk
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are treated with rituximab have an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn's disease, although the absolute risk remains low. This is according to ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Liver tumors form without detectable driver mutations in mice, revealing epigenetic route
Cancers can develop through epigenetic pathways even without driver gene mutations (DGMs), according to a study from Science Tokyo. Researchers uncovered the YAP1–TEAD–TET1 axis, which triggers DNA demethylation and activates ...
Oct 22, 2026
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MRI scans and DNA data uncover new genetic links to fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides—a type of fat—in the liver. The disease has a strong genetic component, but until now, knowledge about which genes influence its development has been ...
Oct 22, 2026
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No disease recurrences after short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy, according to follow-up
A short course of neoadjuvant immunotherapy continues to show long-term outcomes in patients with locally advanced mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) colon cancer. In the NICHE-2 study, none of the 111 patients in the primary ...
Oct 22, 2026
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First drug-focused guideline outlines newer treatments for primary biliary cholangitis
For the first time, a joint guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) evaluates newer medications for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Nurses are an important resource in Swedish bowel cancer screening
Colonoscopies performed by specially trained nurses as part of the Swedish bowel cancer screening program are of at least the same quality as those performed by doctors, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Hypnosis may help relieve stomach pain
Stomach pain and other gastrointestinal complaints are common among children and adolescents. When symptoms recur over a long period, the cause may be a form of DGBI (disorders of gut-brain interaction), in which communication ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Gut-friendly fiber formula gives hope to IBS sufferers
Relief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that's been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Fitness program for transplant candidates linked to lower mortality
When transplant candidates become frail, doctors often worry that they are too weak to survive transplantation. But according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, frailty can be significantly ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Routine liver cancer checks could extend lives below current screening thresholds for alcohol-related cirrhosis
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham found routine liver cancer screening to be cost-effective and life-extending for individuals with alcohol-associated cirrhosis, even when their annual risk of developing ...
Oct 20, 2026
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AI is helping pathologists find harmful lesions the eye can't see
As a pathologist, Dr. Christopher Owens has spent his career trying to improve his methods of catching precancerous colorectal polyps in patients. If he could catch cases earlier, fewer people would develop colorectal cancer, ...
Oct 20, 2026
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New drug could let some rectal cancer patients skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery
Some people with rectal cancer may now be able to skip chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) for certain adults with ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Body composition changes on CT scans may help identify pancreatic cancer risk
People who develop pancreatic cancer experience measurable changes in body composition years before diagnosis that differ from those seen in similar individuals without cancer, according to a Mayo Clinic study led by former ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Menopause survey reveals widespread digestive discomfort alongside anxiety across transition
It's not uncommon for women to experience more gastrointestinal (GI) issues, especially bloating and gas, during menopause due to fluctuating hormone levels that slow down digestion and alter gut function. Anxiety is also ...
Oct 20, 2026
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