Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w

Updated on: October 22,2024

Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w

Updated on:October 22,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on:April 11,2024

How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoImpact of doxy-PEP use on the gut resistome for DNA-seq samples and RNA-seq samples.a–d, Normalized resistome mass (a,b) and resistome alpha divers

Updated on: November 13,2024

How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoImpact of doxy-PEP use on the gut resistome for DNA-seq samples and RNA-seq samples.a–d, Normalized resistome mass (a,b) and resistome alpha divers

Updated on:November 13,2024

Does TikTok's chia-lemon 'internal shower' really beat constipation? Here's what science says

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHeard about the chia seed-lemon juice "internal shower" drink? It's going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digest

Updated on: February 19,2024

Does TikTok's chia-lemon 'internal shower' really beat constipation? Here's what science says

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHeard about the chia seed-lemon juice "internal shower" drink? It's going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digest

Updated on:February 19,2024

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach Flu

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach FluByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 18, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOThe stomach flu, known asinfecti

Updated on: March 26,2024

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach Flu

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach FluByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 18, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOThe stomach flu, known asinfecti

Updated on:March 26,2024

Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides: A gastroenterologist explains

by Martin Veysey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHow often should we poo? If you Google this question, you're likely to find an answer along the lines of three times a day to once

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why holding back your urge to poop can wreak havoc on your insides: A gastroenterologist explains

by Martin Veysey,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHow often should we poo? If you Google this question, you're likely to find an answer along the lines of three times a day to once

Updated on:May 11,2024

Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease

byNewcastle UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease

byNewcastle UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-

Updated on:August 08,2024

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on: May 28,2024

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on:May 28,2024

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, Prevention

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, PreventionByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 07, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDAtrophic gastritis is a condition t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, Prevention

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, PreventionByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 07, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDAtrophic gastritis is a condition t

Updated on:March 26,2024

What Causes Sharp Pain in the Stomach?

What Causes Sharp Pain in the Stomach?ByElizabeth PrattPublished on July 21, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDSharp pain in the stomach has several potential causes.

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Causes Sharp Pain in the Stomach?

What Causes Sharp Pain in the Stomach?ByElizabeth PrattPublished on July 21, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDSharp pain in the stomach has several potential causes.

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on:April 11,2024

Can Digestive Enzyme Supplements Help Your Digestive Distress?

Can Digestive Enzyme Supplements Help Your Digestive Distress?Types and Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter SupplementsByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on August 10, 2022Medically reviewed

Updated on: May 16,2024

Can Digestive Enzyme Supplements Help Your Digestive Distress?

Can Digestive Enzyme Supplements Help Your Digestive Distress?Types and Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter SupplementsByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on August 10, 2022Medically reviewed

Updated on:May 16,2024