How magnets could be used to guide cancer-killing drugs to tumors
There is much research in progress, seeking efficient ways to get anti-cancer drugs to tumors — using magnets.
Dr. Faith Coleman
New test for colorectal cancer saves 80% on screening costs
The current recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is to begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45.
Harvard scientists find substance that could improve motility for people with colon disorders
In a new study conducted at Harvard Medical School, scientists identified a substance, neuropilin 2 (NRP2), as a regulator of colonic smooth muscle motility.
Pancreatic cancer discovery could open doors to better therapies for aggressive disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have revealed two key transition points in the development of pancreatic cancer.
Gut rotation: Mystery behind organ development uncovered by Cornell scientists
A new study by scientists at Cornell University reveals, for the first time, that the gut rotation is initiated in two steps.
Giving infants antibiotics may raise their risk of gut health issues in adulthood
A new study, finds that early life exposure to antibiotics in neonatal mice has adverse effects on the gut into adulthood.
Fatty liver disease linked to heart failure diagnosis within a decade, doctors warn
A recent meta analysis on the topic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) reinforces the finding that the disease is associated with an increased risk of heart failure within a decade.
‘Sweet tooth’ in the gut plays a key role in fighting infections, study finds
The study finds that, during infections, the local availability of glucose in the gut may have an impact on the speed of resolution of an infection.
Medical breakthrough may help treat colitis and fight colorectal tumors
A new study, from the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) reports on an antibody and an immunoreceptor protein with roles in reducing colitis severity and colon tumor growth.
‘Nutri-Score’ grades on food labels lead shoppers to eat healthier, avoid misleading claims
A new study suggests that the Nutri-Score — a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product — may help consumers make better food choices than labels with misleading claims about sugar.