Gastroenterology

A review of 22 trials finds intermittent fasting offers little to no additional weight loss benefit compared with regular dietary advice in adults with overweight or obesity.

A nationwide cohort study shows people with intellectual disabilities are less likely to participate in colorectal cancer screening and complete follow-up colonoscopy.

Cranberry extract supports intestinal barrier function by promoting mucin secretion, antimicrobial activity, and microbiota-driven epithelial reinforcement.

Fecal metabolites interact with gut microbes in Crohn’s disease, revealing signals that could guide new treatments and dietary strategies.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a Cape Verde health warning following an increase in cases of gastrointestinal infections among travellers.

New research shows supervised machine learning models combining Helicobacter pylori genomic data with patient demographics can accurately predict gastric cancer risk.

Current drinkers with an average lifetime alcohol intake of 14 or more drinks per week had a 25% higher risk of colorectal cancer.

A cross-sectional study shows resilience mediates the relationship between cognitive flexibility and psychological well-being in irritable bowel syndrome, identifying potential targets for psychological intervention.