Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe human gut contains trillions of bacterial and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. New research explores how these diverse microo

Updated on: May 30,2024

Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe human gut contains trillions of bacterial and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. New research explores how these diverse microo

Updated on:May 30,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on: June 03,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on:June 03,2024

High birth weight found to be leading risk factor for severe birth injury

Updated on: June 04,2025

High birth weight found to be leading risk factor for severe birth injury

Updated on:June 04,2025

Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders

Updated on: November 29,2024

Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders

Updated on:November 29,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on: October 28,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on:October 28,2024

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

New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on: May 17,2024

New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on:May 17,2024

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?Learn how long you should stay homeByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDNorovirus, someti

Updated on: March 26,2024

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?Learn how long you should stay homeByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDNorovirus, someti

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study finds fecal microbiota transplantation to be cost effective treatment for any recurrent C. difficile infection

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch recently published inClinical Infectious Diseasesfrom the University of Minnesota Medical School has

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds fecal microbiota transplantation to be cost effective treatment for any recurrent C. difficile infection

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch recently published inClinical Infectious Diseasesfrom the University of Minnesota Medical School has

Updated on:April 11,2024

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on: March 14,2024

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on:March 14,2024

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on:June 06,2024

Study finds significant variation in anatomy of human guts

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityNew research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between health

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds significant variation in anatomy of human guts

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityNew research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between health

Updated on:April 11,2024