Waist circumference identified as a stronger cancer risk marker in men
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of ...
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The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues
Gut-microbiota has been found in recent years to have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Ted Dinan, ...
Research explores DNA methylation clock accuracy across tissues
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 3, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Characterization of DNA methylation clock algorithms ...
Accelerated aging linked to early-onset colorectal cancer, study shows
New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that one's biological ...
E.coli toxin-producing bacteria linked to bladder and bowel cancer
Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and ...
Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed
There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis - a condition that causes pain and stiffness ...
Studies reveal unique challenges faced by younger patients with colorectal cancer
Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. ...
Scientists map the genetic landscape of drug resistance in cancers
All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research has detailed each type, helping ...
How plant-based, Mediterranean, and Western diets affect gut microbiota and disease
Current scientific literature consistently highlights the superiority of plant-based and Mediterranean diets over Western diets in promoting gut health and ...
Breakthrough study sheds light on mechanisms behind the spread of gastric cancer to the peritoneum
Gastric cancer remains a formidable adversary, ranking as the fifth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths ...