Articles related to Gastroenterology

Many adults remain unaware that processed meat is linked to colorectal cancer, highlighting the need for clearer communication around diet, risk magnitude, and screening.

Gut‑derived blood metabolites distinguished early cognitive impairment from healthy aging in a research cohort, supporting investigation into earlier detection strategies.

Repeated fecal transplants improved motor symptoms and constipation in early Parkinson’s, highlighting the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic research pathway.

Although gut microbes have become internet darlings, the evidence of their widespread importance in overall health continues to stack up.

This case highlights how Rapunzel syndrome may masquerade as a functional or sensory feeding disorder and emphasizes the value of magnetic resonance enterography as a radiation-free diagnostic modality in pediatric patients with unexplained weight loss.

“A lot of our individuals are young, so we’ve seen this cancer being diagnosed during or after pregnancy, and often it gets labeled as hemorrhoids … but in hindsight, probably should have warranted attention earlier.” – Pashtoon Kasi, MD