New research sheds light on how GLP-1 obesity drugs may change food cravings
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 Limoncella apple polyphenol extract shines in IBD liver damage studyLimoncella apple polyphenol extract shines in IBD liver damage study
 
'Limoncella' apple polyphenol extract (LAPE) shows promise in reducing liver and intestinal inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting potential natural treatment pathways
 
 
 New research sheds light on how GLP-1 obesity drugs may change food cravingsNew research sheds light on how GLP-1 obesity drugs may change food cravings
 
GLP-1 analog treatments potentially alter food preferences and reduce obesity by decreasing appetite and food consumption, with further research needed for long-term weight maintenance using objective measures.
 
   Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefitsNanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits
 
Study explores nanoparticle-enhanced curcumin formulations, promising to significantly boost its health benefits including anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by improving bioavailability and bioactivity.
 
   How does childhood exposure to agricultural land influence inflammatory bowel disease risk?How does childhood exposure to agricultural land influence inflammatory bowel disease risk?
 
The impact of environmental exposures in early life on the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease (CD).
 
   New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeriesNew sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries
 
More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care.
 
 Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests
 
Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggestsResearchers analyzed systematic reviews conducted on the association between autoimmune diseases and pregnancy outcomes.
 
 
 Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?
 
Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?The results of a systematic review that explored the impact of different coping strategies for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
 
 
 Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methods
 
Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methodsEach year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer and the 17th most deadly cancer worldwide, pressing attention for proper management of disease must be addressed.
 
 
 Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patients
 
Scientists uncover an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of Crohn's disease patientsA team of scientists from DTU and other European universities have uncovered an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of patients suffering from severe cases of Crohn's disease.
 
 
 Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancer
 
Blood test shows 83% accuracy in detecting colorectal cancerA blood test intended for screening for colorectal cancer in people who are of average risk and not experiencing symptoms correctly detected colorectal cancer in 83% of people confirmed to have the disease, according to a study published March 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
 
 
 Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changes
 
Innovative BioSUM device detects post-surgical leaks via pH changesA new device tested in pigs enables monitoring and early detection of pH changes in deep tissues due to post-operative leaks following gastrointestinal surgery.
 
 
 Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaks
 
Biocompatible, bioresorbable sticker detects anastomotic leaksResearchers led by Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients' organs and deep tissues with a simple ultrasound device.
 
 
 Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer
 
Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killerFrom fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.
 
 
 Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip
 
Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina ChipAn interview with Abidemi from at the Wyss Institute.
 
 
 ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer
 
ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancerIn the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55.
 
 
 Unlocking the Potential of Microbiome-Based Cancer Therapies
 
Unlocking the Potential of Microbiome-Based Cancer TherapiesThe microbiome can identify patients with rare gynecological cancers, biliary tract cancers, and melanoma who will benefit from combination immunotherapy for various cancer types.