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How do doctors diagnose stomach cancer?
Tests for diagnosing stomach cancer can include upper endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging tests. They can help detect if stomach cancer is present and determine the size and location of the tumor.
Dietary fiber found to regulate gut bacteria's use of tryptophan, impacting health
We get healthy dietary fiber from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why is fiber so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fiber plays a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behavior of bacteria in the colon.
What to know about immunotherapy for stomach cancer
Immunotherapy may help shrink a tumor or slow the growth of cancer cells. People may have it in combination with other treatments for stomach cancer.
Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients
Advanced liver cirrhosis can push levels of ammonia in the blood to hazardous levels, but skipping meat at mealtime can help reverse that, new research shows.
Upper GI Bleed: Everything You Need to Know
Bleeding in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can stem from several causes that affect any of the organs in the upper digestive system. An upper GI bleed is bleeding in the mouth, esophagus (food tube), stomach, or small intestine.