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Reserchers confirm cost-effectiveness of mass hepatitis C virus screening among persons in custody in Hong Kong
A recent study led by the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with the Correctional Services Department, has demonstrated ...
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A liver signaling pathway may explain why colorectal cancer weakens muscle and bone
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a biological process that may help explain why colorectal cancer can cause severe muscle and bone loss, especially ...
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Most adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis may be ineligible for randomized controlled trials
More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current randomized controlled trials (RCTs), according to a study published online Aug. 4 in Crohn's & Colitis ...
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Keto diet has greater health benefits than other popular weight-loss diets, according to clinical trial
A diet that severely limits carbohydrates but is high in fat has the greatest health benefits for people with obesity compared with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet, according to a clinical trial published Aug. 27 in ...
Aug 27, 2026
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FDA approves new treatment for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday the approval of a treatment for pancreatic cancer that could usher in a new era in managing one of the deadliest forms of the disease.
Aug 27, 2026
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Gut tissue may retain inflammatory 'memory' for more than a year
Every three to five days, the layer of cells lining our intestines is completely renewed—the fastest turnover rate in the human body. Such rapid regeneration is an absolute necessity for tissue that endures constant mechanical ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Gut bacteria may communicate differently with the human body in patients with Parkinson's disease
A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that gut bacteria may send different biological signals in Parkinson's disease. The findings add to growing evidence that changes in the gut could be linked to Parkinson's ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Move over, lycopene. Tomatoes' secret sauce may be phytoene
New study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults
Aug 26, 2026
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Mucus-coated tumor spheres reveal potential targets to curb colorectal cancer spread
Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland and Gustave Roussy Institute in France have discovered a molecular mechanism that regulates whether cells in an aggressive colorectal cancer are conventional or inverted ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Biodegradable 3D-printed gastric stent with lattice design could eliminate repeat procedures
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed BRIDGE (Biodegradable aRchitected Internal DrainaGE), a biodegradable, 3D-printed gastric stent that could improve treatment for gastric leaks, a serious complication following ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Bowel urgency in ulcerative colitis linked to disease-related disability
Bowel urgency is common among adults with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially those without diarrhea or rectal bleeding, and is associated with disease-related disability, according to a study published recently in Gastro ...
Aug 25, 2026
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Mulberry leaves and fruit may influence gut bacteria linked to metabolism
Mulberry has long been used as both food and traditional medicine. Today, scientists are investigating whether its compounds can influence the gut microbiota and, through it, metabolism. A review involving researchers from ...
Aug 24, 2026
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Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD
Spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study from the UNC School of Medicine ...
Aug 23, 2026
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A gut microbial health index as a composite biomarker for evaluating overall health
Each person has a unique gut microbial population, with variation shaped by diet, lifestyle and disease. We are seeing a rapid rise in metabolic disorders, obesity and inflammatory diseases that cannot be explained by our ...
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 ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Exploring precision medicine for pancreatic cancer
Imagine if, before starting cancer care, doctors could rapidly identify the most effective chemotherapy, immunotherapy or combination to personalize treatment for a loved one's hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer and improve ...
Aug 21, 2026
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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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