How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on: June 17,2024

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on:June 17,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on: May 29,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on:May 29,2024

Risk factors and diagnostic methods of H. pylori in Saudi Arabia

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHThe most common risk factors associated with H.pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineDr. Mutasim E. Ibrahim from th

Updated on: March 14,2024

Risk factors and diagnostic methods of H. pylori in Saudi Arabia

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHThe most common risk factors associated with H.pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. Credit: Biomolecules and BiomedicineDr. Mutasim E. Ibrahim from th

Updated on:March 14,2024

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on: February 20,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on:February 20,2025

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

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

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Skyrizi for moderately to severely active Crohn disease

Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa), an interleukin-23 inhibitor, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to treat moderately to severely active Crohn disease (CD) in adults, according to AbbV

Updated on:February 19,2024

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on: January 19,2025

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut healthby Cheng Cheng and Zhao Weiwei,Chinese Academy of SciencesSEM images of B. subtilis (A–B), SEM images of ZPS (C–D), SEM images of ZPS-B.s (

Updated on:January 19,2025

Lab-grown mini-intestines map how Shigella bacteria invade human gut tissue

Updated on: June 28,2025

Lab-grown mini-intestines map how Shigella bacteria invade human gut tissue

Updated on:June 28,2025

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

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

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on: May 05,2025

New reproductive health restrictions have not driven OB-GYNs out of states with abortion bans

Updated on:May 05,2025

Innovative gel offers new hope for treating gastrointestinal leaks

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationGraphical abstract. Credit:Acta Biomaterialia(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.026In a major advancement in medical technolo

Updated on: January 02,2024

Innovative gel offers new hope for treating gastrointestinal leaks

by Stewart Han, Terasaki Institute for Biomedical InnovationGraphical abstract. Credit:Acta Biomaterialia(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.10.026In a major advancement in medical technolo

Updated on:January 02,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on:June 20,2024