New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on: April 24,2024 14

New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on:April 24,2024 14

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on: June 06,2024 7

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

Why it's hard to tell what gave you food poisoning

by Mandy Erickson,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageSoon after eating a kale salad, your stomach churns and you need to run to the nearest bathroom. There must have been something in

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

Why it's hard to tell what gave you food poisoning

by Mandy Erickson,Stanford UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageSoon after eating a kale salad, your stomach churns and you need to run to the nearest bathroom. There must have been something in

Updated on:May 17,2024 6

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on: April 03,2024 12

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on:April 03,2024 12

Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

Updated on: January 24,2024 18

Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

Updated on:January 24,2024 18

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on: February 21,2024 5

ACG issues guidelines for C. diff management in adults

In clinical guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online May 19 in theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management

Updated on:February 21,2024 5

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on: September 04,2024 0

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on:September 04,2024 0

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Researchers identify abrupt epigenetic aging of the colon

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Pie charts with the cytosine proportion in the particular cluster to all aDMR cytosines; DNA methylation trajectories during aging as Z-sco

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on: June 12,2024 7

Presence of parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of the gastrointestinal microbiome

by Katherine Unger Baillie,University of PennsylvaniaScientists Meagan Rubel and Eric Mbunwe process fecal samples in a hunter-gatherer village at dusk. Credit: Tishkoff laboratoryParasite infec

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

What is celiac disease?

by Sue Benzuly, RNCeliac disease is a chronic disease that can't be cured, but treatment can help with symptoms.This guide will break down what you need to know about celiac disease, including its

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

What is celiac disease?

by Sue Benzuly, RNCeliac disease is a chronic disease that can't be cured, but treatment can help with symptoms.This guide will break down what you need to know about celiac disease, including its

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Eating beans found to improve gut health, regulate immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively imp

Updated on: January 25,2024 24

Eating beans found to improve gut health, regulate immune and inflammatory processes in colorectal cancer survivors

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIncorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively imp

Updated on:January 25,2024 24