Dr. Max A. Shapiro

12/10/2025

"Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These help our bodies break down food, assist our immune system, send chemical signals to our brain, and potentially serve many other functions that researchers are still working to understand. When the microbiome is out of balance – with not enough helpful bacteria or the wrong combination of microbes – it can affect our whole body."

Common medications can unsettle the gut microbiome. Predicting these changes may help scientists design treatments that reduce side effects.

12/08/2025

ATLANTA, August 4, 2025 — In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that after a stable 15-year trend, diagnoses of local-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) rose steeply in adults aged 45-49 years old during 2019 to 2022 in the United States, including a 50% relative increase from 2021 to 2022 (from 11.7 to 17.5 cases per 100,000). Local or early stage means the cancer is confined to the original site where it started and usually has no symptoms. The study is published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

ATLANTA, August 4, 2025 — In a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), scientists found that after a stable 15-year trend, diagnoses of local-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) rose...

12/05/2025

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2025/early-onset-cancer-research-environment-genetics-support?utm_source=chatgpt.com

As diagnoses of colorectal, breast, and other cancers continue to increase in people under age 50, researchers are trying to understand why it’s happening.

12/04/2025

https://www.statnews.com/2025/08/04/colon-cancer-screening-guidelines-age-45-new-studies/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Two new studies show that colorectal cancer screening sharply increased for people ages 45 to 49 after the age recommendation changed in 2021.

12/03/2025

Eat less processed food and get screened!

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Criscilla Anderson's photographer Lindsey confirmed in an Instagram post that she died of colon cancer. She was 45.

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251119/Oral-microsphere-pills-cab-detect-markers-of-gastrointestinal-disease.aspx

Move over, colonoscopies - researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect markers of gastrointestinal disease.

11/25/2025

Maybe try this as you rest after your big meal...

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/28/health/thanksgiving-bloat-exercises-wellness

11/21/2025

I(t is possible to eat Thanksgiving it a smart way.

Bloating, heartburn, gas, and other digestive issues don’t have to be a traditional part of your annual Thanksgiving dinner. Learn four easy strategies you ca

11/21/2025

4 Symptoms of IBS You Should Know...

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11/19/2025

Did you know there is a World Toilet Day?

"History of World Toilet Day--

World Toilet Day was established by the United Nations in 2013 to address the global sanitation crisis and promote access to clean and safe toilets for all. It serves as a reminder of the fundamental human right to sanitation and safe drinking water.

Since its inception, World Toilet Day has been observed worldwide, with various organizations, governments, and communities coming together to advocate for improved sanitation and hygiene practices."

World Toilet Day 2025 is a global observance that raises awareness about the critical issue of sanitation and access to clean and safe toilets. This day aims

11/17/2025

"What Causes IBS?
For many years IBS was thought to be caused by stress or anxiety—before a Cedars-Sinai expert proved otherwise for the majority of cases.

Most of us have experienced a “nervous stomach.” And because women are more likely to have IBS, gender stereotypes led many in the mostly male medical profession to discount the pain it created, putting it down to hypochondria and hysteria.

But while anxiety can make IBS symptoms worse, gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel, MD, says research at Cedars-Sinai has shown that about 60% of IBS cases are caused by certain bacteria in the gut resulting from food poisoning."

https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/causes-and-treatments-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome.html