Gastroenterology
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06/01/2022 - How Neanderthal genes increase vascular risk
A small number of modern humans who carry Neanderthal genes may face significantly increased risk for vascular and inflammatory disease, according to a new study. More
31/12/2021 - Cancer deaths increased pre-pandemic
Global cases of cancer increased significantly in the last decade, according to a major analysis published last night. More
16/12/2021 - The hazards of festive foliage - and other research
It’s safe to rock around the Christmas tree – but be careful about the berries on holly, according to the latest annual round of quirky seasonal medical research. More
23/11/2021 - Distinctive irritable bowel syndrome biomarker identified
People with a distinctive and abnormal profile to their gut bacteria could benefit from a low FODMAP diet to help treat their irritable bowel syndrome, a new study has found. More
14/10/2021 - Cell mutations can prevent oesophageal cancer
Cell mutations can help prevent cancer as well as cause it, according to a new study of oesophageal disease. More
05/10/2021 - Constipation drug can improve memory and cognition
A drug that treats constipation could also be a useful treatment for cognitive problems in patients with mental illness, according to a new study. More
14/09/2021 - Pathway discovered for bowel cancer drug failure
A protein pathway prevents some bowel cancer drugs from working, researchers reported last night. More
16/08/2021 - Campaign launched to highlight cancer symptoms
The NHS is to run a campaign this week to persuade the public to ensure they are checked for potential cancer symptoms. More
13/08/2021 - Scientists make important oesophageal cancer cells discovery
Abnormal cells that develop into oesophageal cancer start life as cells of the stomach, British researchers reported last night. More
11/05/2021 - Scientists track multi drug resistant E.coli
The largest genomic survey yet of E.coli has found that antibiotic resistance has been steadily increasing over the past 16 years, researchers warn today. More
05/05/2021 - Family intestinal polyps link to colorectal cancer
A new link has been found between colorectal polyps in close relatives and individual risk of colorectal cancer. More
14/04/2021 - Composition of gut microbiome linked to diet
Researchers have carried out a study looking for links between individual foods, specific gut bacteria, and certain inflammatory illnesses. More
09/04/2021 - Mitochondria mutations that may combat cancer
Mitochondrial DNA mutations found in cancer tumours are linked to improved chances of survival, researchers have found. More
09/03/2021 - Diphtheria could become a 'major global threat'
Diphtheria could become a global threat again because it is evolving and becoming resistant to a number of classes of antibiotics, scientists have warned. More
19/02/2021 - Thousands of new gut virus species identified
More than 140,000 virus species that live in the human gut have been identified - more than half of which are new to science, a new study revealed last night. More
19/01/2021 - Simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer
A simple and cheap test can help to identify individuals who are at risk of developing colorectal cancer, new UK research reveals today. More
12/01/2021 - Gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity
Imbalances in gut microbiome may be responsible for how ill an individual will get from COVID-19 and could be why some people suffer from “long COVID”, according to new research. More
08/12/2020 - Cellular changes lead to childhood-onset Crohn's Disease
Key cellular changes have been identified that are linked to the development of Crohn’s Disease in children, British researchers have reported. More
17/11/2020 - Blood test 'promising' for targeted drugs cancer therapy
A newly developed liquid biopsy can identify stomach or oesophageal cancer patients who could benefit from targeted treatment, according to a study published today. More
02/09/2020 - New drug option for heart disease prevention
The common gout medication, colchicine, may help prevent major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic coronary disease, a European conference has heard. More
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