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A 25-year Crohn’s disease mystery seems to have been solved using AI to analyze a plethora of genomic data
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 19, 2025 Source:A 25-year Crohn’s disease mystery finally cracked by AI Reference:Distinct colitis-associated macrophages drive NOD2-dependent bacterial sensing and gut homeostasis.
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Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? Less hype, more science before you offer tests that are too early for prime time.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 5, 2025 Source:Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?
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Observational conference-presented study on sugar and artificial sweeteners states that they are linked to the development of fatty liver disease. However, cannot show causality or biological mechanism for artificial sweeteners.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2025 Source:That “Diet” Drink Isn’t As Safe As You Think: New Study Links It to Severe Liver Disease
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Low dose aspirin reduced the risk of recurrence for a specific genetic type of colon cancer. It offers a glimpse into understanding the mechanism of the disease.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 24, 2025 Source:A Common Medicine May Stop Colorectal Cancer From Returning Reference:Low-Dose Aspirin for PI3K-Altered Localized Colorectal Cancer
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Can cheese turn your dreams into nightmares? Not likely. It seems it was an upset stomach that increased the chance of this happening.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 2, 2025 Source:Can cheese turn your dreams into nightmares? Reference:More dreams of the rarebit fiend: food sensitivity and dietary correlates of sleep and dreaming
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Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2025 Source:Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting Reference:Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada
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Study flags Canada’s growing burden of chronic gut disease
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 14, 2025 Source:Study flags Canada’s growing burden of chronic gut disease Reference:Global evolution of inflammatory bowel disease across epidemiologic stages
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Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas. Bottom line, eat real fibre-containing foods and save your money
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 19, 2025 Source:Is Poppi good for you? Dietitians break down the pros and cons of prebiotic sodas
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New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system based on mouse model. Much more work to do to determine if this is transferable to people.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 6, 2025 Source:New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system Reference:Agonists of the opioid δ-receptor improve irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms via the central nervous system