Nature Medicine stories

Oct 29, 2026

Major international studies identify accurate non-invasive tests for metabolic liver disease

Two major international studies have delivered the strongest evidence to date on which non-invasive tests can accurately diagnose and measure the severity of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and its more severe form, MASH, potentially reducing reliance on liver biopsy.

Oct 29, 20263 sources

Study reveals colorectal cancer in younger patients shows distinct cellular patterns

Mass General Brigham, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Broad Institute researchers have identified biological differences explaining why colorectal cancer behaves more aggressively in younger people, publishing findings in Nature Medicine that could inform future prevention and treatment strategies.

Oct 29, 20267 sources