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Common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults reduces bone strength

A common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults is found to have harmful effects on bones, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

13 Jun 2023

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

Researchers reviewed existing data on the impact of diet patterns with high pasta content on body weight.

13 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

Study reveals how p62 bodies control redox-independent stress response

Cellular stress, or oxidative stress, occurs when there is a buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which interferes with cellular mechanisms and can even cause damage to proteins, lipids, and DNA.

12 Jun 2023

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

Researchers evaluated the association between Helicobacter pylori and cognition.

9 Jun 2023

HER2-targeted antibody drug conjugate shows encouraging responses, long-lasting clinical benefit in several tumor types

In a new study of trastuzumab deruxtecan, a HER2-targeted antibody drug conjugate, researchers observed encouraging responses and long-lasting clinical benefit in several tumor types.

5 Jun 2023

Clinical trials demonstrate positive results from targeted therapy for patients with multiple tumor types with FGFR alterations

Three clinical trials led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated positive results from the targeted therapy erdafitinib for patients with multiple tumor types harboring FGFR alterations.

5 Jun 2023

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

While ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules have been limited by the fact that they could not be controlled by physicians.

1 Jun 2023

Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends

Research analyzes the prevalence and mortality rates of obesity-related cancers in 16 Southern African countries. It identifies leukemia, esophageal cancer, and colon/rectum cancer as leading causes of cancer mortality in males, and breast cancer, leukemia, and esophageal cancer in females.

29 May 2023

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach. Signal failure leads to swallowing disorders, say a team led by Carmen Birchmeier at the Max Delbrück Center.

26 May 2023

Japanese natto consumption may help realize a healthy and longer-living society

Health is wealth as the saying goes and new research now shows that it is possible to have a healthy, less stressed society through familiar and inexpensive foods.

26 May 2023

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

Stem cells from the human stomach can be converted into cells that secrete insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, offering a promising approach to treating diabetes, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

New white paper summarizes the published outcome data for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

A new white paper by the American Foregut Society (AFS) summarizes the published outcome data for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication 2.0 (TIF 2.0) and Concomitant Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (cTIF) to date and outlines the best practice approaches and patient assessment, selection, and management using TIF 2.0 and cTIF.

23 May 2023

Stomach News and Research

Common weight-loss surgery for obese adolescents and young adults reduces bone strength

Carb conundrum: debunking the link between pasta and obesity

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

Study reveals how p62 bodies control redox-independent stress response

Helicobacter pylori infection found to lower cognition among adults in the UK

HER2-targeted antibody drug conjugate shows encouraging responses, long-lasting clinical benefit in several tumor types

Clinical trials demonstrate positive results from targeted therapy for patients with multiple tumor types with FGFR alterations

Miniature video capsule shows capabilities like a traditional tube-based endoscopy

Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Japanese natto consumption may help realize a healthy and longer-living society

Targeting stem cells from the human stomach for treating diabetes

New white paper summarizes the published outcome data for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Magnetic stimulation therapy can help reduce the debilitating symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis

Experts provide a new clinical picture of sarcopenic obesity

Supercharge your health with carotenoids

Researchers create a 3D model to better understand bacteria movement

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Leaves of the Labrador tea plant contain an essential oil that could help combat malaria

Long COVID risk and symptoms present very differently across diverse populations, study finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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