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Single gene found to influence gut bacteria balance and IBD susceptibility
Two recent studies from the University of California, Riverside, published in the same issue of Gut Microbes highlight the role of a gene called PTPN2 in protecting the gut from harmful bacteria linked to inflammatory bowel ...
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Colon cancer now top cancer killer for Americans under 50, study finds
Colon cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50. It claimed that spot seven years earlier than previously projected. Colon cancer deaths among people under 50 have risen roughly 1% each year since ...
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Can certain foods prevent stomach cancer?
Can what you eat help you avoid getting stomach cancer? "Most cases of stomach cancer happen sporadically and are purely a matter of bad luck," says Sharon Shiraga, MD, an upper-gastrointestinal surgeon with Keck Medicine ...
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Discovery illuminates how inflammatory bowel disease promotes colorectal cancer
A chain of immune reactions in the gut—driven by a key signaling protein and a surge of white blood cells from the bone marrow—may help explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of colorectal ...
Jan 22, 2026
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New study reveals widespread liver dysfunction in Down syndrome, suggests link to diet
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) have uncovered compelling evidence that individuals with Down syndrome experience significant alterations in liver ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Exhaled breath may carry clues to gut microbiome health
The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in health. Disruptions in this delicate community of bacteria and viruses—called the gut microbiome—have been linked to obesity, asthma ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Chemotherapy rewires gut bacteria to curb metastasis, research reveals
Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to the gut. It reshapes nutrient availability for intestinal bacteria, forcing the microbiota to adapt.
Jan 22, 2026
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Gut bacteria may be linked to memory decline in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Microbial shifts in the gut drive intestinal stem cell aging, but reversal is possible
A new study reveals that age-related changes in the gut microbiota directly impair intestinal stem cell (ISC) function and that restoring a youthful microbial environment can reverse this decline.
Jan 22, 2026
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Researcher identifies biomarkers that could improve early detection of pancreatic cancer
A researcher at the IU Indianapolis Fairbanks School of Public Health has identified a set of novel biomarkers that could significantly improve early detection of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a five-year survival rate ...
Jan 22, 2026
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Long term use of anti-acid drugs may not increase stomach cancer risk
The long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds a study of Nordic health ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Steatotic liver disease precisely assessed using 3D ultrafast vascular ultrasound
Steatotic liver disease (commonly called fatty liver disease) progresses silently. Even in the absence of noticeable symptoms, changes begin to unfold inside the liver. While hepatic fat accumulation remains a defining feature ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Stool tests and diet patterns help predict risk of IBD flare-ups
Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study appearing in the journal Gut suggests.
Jan 21, 2026
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Video: The truth about detoxes—by a liver specialist
Every January, the same wave of "detox" promises rolls in. Juice cleanses, detox teas, charcoal capsules and liver "resets" all sell a familiar story: you overdid it over Christmas, your body is full of toxins, and you need ...
Jan 21, 2026
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New CT imaging oral contrast agent improves visualization of bowel anatomy, clinical trial data show
In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known ...
Jan 21, 2026
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Unexpected vitamin B1 connection emerges in genetic study of gut motility
Bowel habits aren't exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes wrong, people can experience constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Yet the biological ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Gut microbiota can predict long-term complications of acute pancreatitis
A Europe-wide study led by the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) shows that the microbial composition of the gut, known as the gut microbiome, can predict long-term complications following severe acute pancreatitis. ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Blood test may offer early warning of liver cancer recurrence after liver transplant
A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA circulating in the bloodstream—may help identify liver cancer recurrence earlier in transplant recipients ...
Jan 20, 2026
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Small molecules could treat Crohn's disease by mimicking a protective gene variant
An estimated 3 million Americans have an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. But a lucky few individuals are far less likely to develop IBD because they have a rare variant of a ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Aging, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations linked to higher stomach cancer risk
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System (NUHS), together with an international team of researchers, have uncovered a complex interplay of factors that increase the risk of developing ...
Jan 19, 2026
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NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema
Analyzing patient health care notes recorded during millions of medical appointments at GPs and hospitals across England has allowed researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to map the entire ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Can you really lose weight by cutting gluten from your diet, as Matt Damon claims?
When Matt Damon recently credited his weight loss to going gluten-free, it reignited a familiar debate about this divisive dietary approach. But while The Odyssey star's claims have sparked discussion, the science behind ...
Jan 19, 2026
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Altered microbiome: Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease, study reveals
Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut microbiome disruptions to this condition and suggested that bacteria typically found in the mouth may ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Potential tumor-suppressing gene identified in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and begins in the cells lining the pancreatic duct. Accounting for more than 90% of all pancreatic cancers, PDAC is extremely difficult ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Q&A: Intermittent fasting's link to gut bacteria could combat obesity
Although she's not an entomologist, Maggie Stanislawski, Ph.D., spends hours a day studying bugs. The assistant professor of biomedical informatics specializes in the gut microbiome, an environment swimming with trillions ...
Jan 15, 2026
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