Carrot fiber supplement boosts gut bacteria and immune defenses
In just four weeks, a daily 500 mg dose of carrot-derived fiber enriched beneficial Bifidobacteria, firmed stools, and…
Low dose of aspirin cuts recurrence risk in colorectal cancer with genetic mutation
A Swedish-led research team at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has shown in a new randomized clinical…
Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently…
Association between GLP-1 receptor agonists as a class and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis of retrospective cohort studies | BMC Gastroenterology
Lehmann EW, Torekov SS. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists: the key to healthy weight loss maintenance? Cardiovasc Res. 2021;117(10):e120-2.…
Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says
“A lot of people who don’t currently drink are people who used to drink heavily, or who have…
AI model detects genetic changes in colorectal cancer from tissue images
An international, interdisciplinary research team led by Prof. Jakob N. Kather from the Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for…
Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli has stage 4 colorectal cancer. What are the symptoms?
A few months ago, Jordan Brunoli, the bass player for Brisbane-based band Bugs, was diagnosed with “incurable” stage…
Colorectal cancer rates nearly triple among younger people in Sweden
According to a study by Karolinska Institutet, nearly three times as many people under the age of 50…
Early screening linked to spike in early-stage colon cancer diagnoses
New screening guidelines may save lives: Researchers find major rise in early-stage colorectal cancers among newly eligible 45–49-year-olds.…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
Clinical insights from lymphoid structures
Sponsored Content by TissueGnosticsReviewed by Maria OsipovaJul 31 2025 In this interview, we spoke with Associate Professor Diana…
Blood-based tests show promise for colorectal cancer screening but follow-up challenges persist
Findings A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer…