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Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea

Expert tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Credit: CC0 Public DomainSpecial foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday fea
The microbiome controls immune system fitness

The microbiome controls immune system fitness

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMicrobiota-induced type I interferons control the functionality of dendritic cells. Credit: Schaupp/ Charité.Working alongside colleagues in Mainz, Bern, Ha

The microbiome controls immune system fitness

by Charité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMicrobiota-induced type I interferons control the functionality of dendritic cells. Credit: Schaupp/ Charité.Working alongside colleagues in Mainz, Bern, Ha
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o

Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease doesn't always work; new study uncovers why

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects more than 70,000 children in the United States and the prevalence is rising. In fact, 25% o
Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t

Understanding gut microbiota, one cell at a time

by Waseda UniversityCredit: Waseda UniversityA population of microorganisms living in our intestine, known as the gut microbiota, plays a crucial role in controlling our metabolism and reducing t
Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityMartin Blaser, director of the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine Credit: Rutgers UniversityEven short, single antibiotic courses given to

Antibiotics use early in life increases risk of inflammatory bowel disease later in life

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityMartin Blaser, director of the Rutgers Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine Credit: Rutgers UniversityEven short, single antibiotic courses given to
Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen

Scientists discover link between leaky gut and accelerated biological aging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024byThe Wistar InstituteWistar Institute's Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen in the lab. Credit: The Wistar InstituteThe Wistar Institute's associate professor Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen
All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons
Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPhyla quantification. Overall relative abundance composition of colonic bacteria for phyla are identified in each sample (A), and the relative abundan

Study investigates the effects of DiNP on the colon

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPhyla quantification. Overall relative abundance composition of colonic bacteria for phyla are identified in each sample (A), and the relative abundan
Inhibiting a protease could improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Inhibiting a protease could improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Blood vessel duplications in the inflamed intestinal mucosa of a mouse with colitis. Credit: CNICScientists at the Centro Naci

Inhibiting a protease could improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Blood vessel duplications in the inflamed intestinal mucosa of a mouse with colitis. Credit: CNICScientists at the Centro Naci
Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale

Aging and diet lead to proteome changes in the intestinal epithelium

by Fritz Lipmann InstituteAging has region-specific effects on the proteome of the intestinal epithelium and leads to age-related impairments in adaptation to nutrient availability. (Source: FLI / Ale
What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to

What's the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this to
More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M

More turkey dinners for people with celiac disease?

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with celiac disease may find themselves more comfortable with extra Thanksgiving turkey dinners.An international team of researchers led by M