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Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the disease are predicted to rise by nearly 10% in 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

A University of Rochester Medical Center study showed that downtime in the emergency room can have a potential upside for women who are behind on cervical cancer screenings, which is a nationwide problem.

11 Mar 2025

Novel regulators in digestive tract disease progression and treatment

This new article published in Genes & Diseases highlights the critical role of tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) in digestive tract diseases, positioning these molecules as potential biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and targeted therapies. The comprehensive review explores the biogenesis, classification, and biological functions of tsRNAs, shedding light on their influence over cellular processes such as translation regulation, epigenetic modification, and protein interactions.

11 Mar 2025

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

ELF4, a transcription factor belonging to the ETS family, has emerged as a pivotal regulator in cell differentiation, immune system function, and cancer progression. This newly published review underscores its molecular complexity and clinical significance, shedding light on its dual role in tumor suppression and oncogenesis.

11 Mar 2025

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital nutrients, overconsumption and poor preparation methods can increase disease risk.

10 Mar 2025

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.

8 Mar 2025

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

Scientists confirm fruits and vegetables reduce diabetes, heart disease risk, but highlight urgent need for clarity on cancer protection mechanisms. Sustainable water practices and targeted policy actions are crucial for wider adoption.

6 Mar 2025

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

Ultra-processed foods disrupt gut microbiome balance, causing inflammation, reduced microbial diversity, and increased gut permeability. This microbiome imbalance contributes to chronic diseases including diabetes, IBD, cancer, and neurological disorders.

6 Mar 2025

New guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy procedures

Updated consensus recommendations by the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) address optimizing the quality of bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

5 Mar 2025

Co-occurring mutations may limit effectiveness of KRAS G12C inhibitors in colorectal and pancreatic cancer

Colorectal cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that harbored the KRAS G12C mutation often carried other genetic alterations that can be associated with resistance to KRAS G12C inhibitors, despite no prior treatment with this therapy, according to recent results from a large multidatabase analysis.

3 Mar 2025

AI detects colorectal cancer with high accuracy

A new AI-based tool for identifying colorectal cancer from tissue sample analysis has been developed at the University of Jyväskylä. The new artificial neural network model has surpassed all its predecessors in classification performance. The tool has also been made freely available.

28 Feb 2025

Study unravels the link between colorectal cancer risk and steatotic liver disease

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are well-known risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC).

27 Feb 2025

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related death, affects almost 2 million people worldwide every year.

26 Feb 2025

Study finds key p53 targets for future cancer treatment

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Robust p53 phenotypes and prospective downstream targets in telomerase-immortalized human cells."

24 Feb 2025

New photosensitizer shows promise in treating colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly malignant disease that readily metastasizes to vital organs. Many strategies have been employed for clinical CRC therapy.

22 Feb 2025

New 3D tissue imaging technique enhances thyroid tumor analysis

Empa researchers have developed a new 3D tissue analysis for thyroid tumors. This special X-ray technique uses artificial intelligence to enable faster and more precise diagnoses.

21 Feb 2025

Unfolded protein response disruptions contribute to colorectal cancer and gut-related disorders

The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and communication between the gut microbiota and the nervous system.

20 Feb 2025

Preventing colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices

The evidence is clear - screening for colorectal cancer may save one's life. Today, more and more people are choosing colorectal cancer screening. As a result, there is a steady decline in the number of older people getting and dying from colorectal cancer. Lower rates of smoking among Americans have also contributed to the decline in the past several years.

19 Feb 2025

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Researchers found that dairy consumption influences gut microbiota composition, with milk promoting beneficial bacteria and cheese altering microbial diversity in distinct ways.

18 Feb 2025

Rethinking red meat: Are dietary guidelines missing the bigger picture?

Research highlights the critical role of red meat in providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B12, particularly for vulnerable populations, while questioning the low-certainty evidence linking it to chronic diseases. It urges policymakers to balance health, environmental, and economic factors when considering dietary guidelines.

13 Feb 2025

Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Latest Colorectal Cancer News and Research

Breast cancer deaths expected to fall in the EU and UK by 2025 across most age groups

Emergency room downtime can boost cervical cancer screenings, study shows

Novel regulators in digestive tract disease progression and treatment

Study highlights the role of ELF4 as a key transcription factor in development, immunity, and oncology

Is red meat good or bad for you? Study explains how amino acids shape the answer

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here’s how inflammation takes hold

New guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy procedures

Co-occurring mutations may limit effectiveness of KRAS G12C inhibitors in colorectal and pancreatic cancer

AI detects colorectal cancer with high accuracy

Study unravels the link between colorectal cancer risk and steatotic liver disease

Lipid signatures could guide personalized treatment for colorectal cancer

Study finds key p53 targets for future cancer treatment

New photosensitizer shows promise in treating colorectal cancer

New 3D tissue imaging technique enhances thyroid tumor analysis

Unfolded protein response disruptions contribute to colorectal cancer and gut-related disorders

Preventing colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices

Milk boosts gut-friendly bacteria while cheese alters microbiome balance, study reveals

Rethinking red meat: Are dietary guidelines missing the bigger picture?

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