Gastroenterology
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Lifestyle key to be beating cancer gene risk
People at genetic risk of developing colorectal cancer can protect themselves by adopting a healthy lifestyle, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Chance for earlier cancer diagnosis
Many cases of bowel cancer that present as an emergency could have been identified earlier, researchers warn today. Read more
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Oesophageal cancer sub-types unveiled
Oesophageal cancer has three different sub-types, researchers announced last night. Read more
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Omega 3 benefit for bowel cancer patients?
Bowel cancer patients who consume omega 3 fats from fish may help reduce the risk of mortality from their disease, new research suggests. Read more
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Focus on children’s digestive health
Europe needs to pay attention to the "digestive health" of its children, senior paediatricians have warned. Read more
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Depression hampers cancer recovery – study
Patients with chronic depression who are treated for colorectal cancer are much less likely to manage a strong recovery than others, researchers warn today. Read more
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Screening picks up early stage bowel cancer
Screening is more likely to pick up colorectal cancer at the earliest stage than GP referral or emergency hospital admission, data released today shows. Read more
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Pancreas fat crucial for type 2 diabetes
Dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes may help reverse the disease, say researchers from Newcastle University, UK, after a study of fat accumuulation in the pancreas. Read more
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New IBD therapies effective in UK – audit
Biological therapies for inflammatory bowel disease are proving "safe and effective," according to the findings of an audit published today. Read more
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Diabetes should get priority for obesity surgery?
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be given priority for bariatric surgery, according to a major study in Sweden. Read more