Search Result For: gastrointestinal

Image of an MRI scan showing shrinkage of multiple liver metastases from a patient with rectal cancer.

Date: 2025/04/01 - 15:30

Combination immunotherapy shrank a variety of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers

NIH trial shows new form of TIL therapy effective against colon, rectum, pancreas, and bile duct tumors.

William Lindley diagnosed with early onset colon cancer

Date: 2025/03/30 - 18:32

He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 38. Early Warning Signs He Missed

While CRC is on the rise in people under 50, receiving colonoscopies beginning at age 45 can help decrease your risk. Additionally, making lifestyle changes can also help reduce your risk for CRC.

cholesterol monitoring finger-prick test

Date: 2025/03/29 - 10:31

New-onset type 2 diabetes linked to higher colorectal, pancreatic, liver cancer risk

New-onset type 2 diabetes was linked to an increased risk for developing certain cancers typically related to obesity, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This increased risk was greater in men than in women.

A collage featuring two older adults, one holding their stomach to depict IBD pain, and the other Parkinson's.

Date: 2025/03/28 - 12:00

People with Parkinson’s or IBD may be deficient in similar types of good bacteria

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or Parkinson’s disease have depletions in similar types of beneficial bacteria, which could help explain the link between both conditions, a new microbiome study has found.

A young male adult looks to the side with eyes closed as the sun half shines on his face

Date: 2025/03/25 - 20:00

Colorectal cancer diagnosis before age 50 may raise risk of dying from heart disease

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their diagnosis, a new study has found.

Date: 2025/03/08 - 00:00

Aspirin may prevent cancer metastasis by boosting immune response

Through a mouse study, scientists have found that aspirin may help prevent metastases, or secondary tumors, by boosting the body’s immune response.

Date: 2025/03/02 - 11:02

Mediterranean diet could help lower cancer risk in obesity

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk for obesity-linked cancers by 6%, a new study shows.

photo of orange fruit on slip of paper on tatami mat

Date: 2025/03/01 - 01:31

Eating citrus fruit like oranges tied to 20% lower depression risk

Eating oranges and other citrus fruit may help decrease depression risk, a recent study suggests.

collage of photos of bacterial sample, glass of milk, and block of cheese

Date: 2025/02/26 - 17:00

Milk may help boost gut health, while cheese could harm it

Drinking more milk was linked to an increase in bacteria that may support gut health, while consuming more cheese seemed to lower levels of other beneficial bacteria in a new study.

Tablets of the artificial sweetener aspartame, which has been linked to mnay health conditions such as heart disease

Date: 2025/02/20 - 18:00

Artificial sweetener may increase heart disease risk by triggering insulin surges

A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.