C. diff uses dual-threat sensing system to survive gut stress
The pathogen Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) – a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections – must contend with a…
Blocking ZFP36L2 protein may disrupt colorectal cancer metastatic growth
Digestion is hard on the cells that line the human gut, and they are constantly being shed and…
Ketogenic diet may increase small intestine cancer risk in mice
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, also called a ketogenic diet, can help some people lose weight by forcing their…
Fiber blend relieves constipation and improves stool consistency
Adults with chronic functional constipation experienced more frequent bowel movements and better stool consistency after taking a blend…
Prospective study compares three robotic platforms for colon resection
Objective Since the introduction of the Da Vinci® robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of…
High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels…
Persistent gut microbiome changes linked to sustained colorectal cancer risk
More than a decade after removal of an adenoma-a precancerous mass-from the colon, alterations to the gut microbiome…
Adult weight gain strongly linked to higher obesity-related cancer risk
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows…
Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin damages colon lining cells to trigger cancer
Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor…
Pathogens drive inflammation by reprogramming host cell metabolic processes
An intestinal pathogen reshapes the gut environment to fuel its own colonization and cause diseases, a multi-institutional team…
Rectal cancer deaths in older millennials are rising rapidly
Rectal cancer deaths among older millennials are accelerating, with growth in mortality far outpacing colon cancer, suggesting primary…
Study links common herbicide to rising early-onset colorectal cancer risk
A Spanish study used epigenetic fingerprints to trace hidden exposure patterns and found that a widely used herbicide…