Consumer Health: What is IBS?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApril is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.Research suggests that about 12% of people in

Updated on: May 09,2024

Consumer Health: What is IBS?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainApril is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.Research suggests that about 12% of people in

Updated on:May 09,2024

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Updated on: January 24,2024

Researchers find increased intestinal permeability is precursor of celiac disease in pediatric study

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Mass General for Children and Italy have identified a potential biomarker preceding the development of c

Updated on:January 24,2024

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Updated on: June 17,2024

Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria

by United States Department of AgricultureCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes i

Updated on:June 17,2024

FMT is effective in IBS, but having a 'super-donor' is essential, new study finds

by United European GastroenterologyThe study reported today, which involved a large cohort of patients with various subtypes of IBS, used several enhanced methodologies, and highlighted the importance

Updated on: May 06,2024

FMT is effective in IBS, but having a 'super-donor' is essential, new study finds

by United European GastroenterologyThe study reported today, which involved a large cohort of patients with various subtypes of IBS, used several enhanced methodologies, and highlighted the importance

Updated on:May 06,2024

Neutral mutants can prevail in gut microbiota, enhancing diversity

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFate of neutral mutants appearing at various locations in the gut. (A) Steady-state ratio M / B of mutant to wild-type bacteria concen

Updated on: March 12,2024

Neutral mutants can prevail in gut microbiota, enhancing diversity

by Nik Papageorgiou,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFate of neutral mutants appearing at various locations in the gut. (A) Steady-state ratio M / B of mutant to wild-type bacteria concen

Updated on:March 12,2024

Training the gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects of emulsifiers in process ed food

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers investigate how the intestinal microbiota can be an efficient way to prevent various chronic inflammatory conditions. Credit: Gaël Kazaz, Institut Cochin 2

Updated on: April 24,2024

Training the gut's immune system to combat detrimental effects of emulsifiers in process ed food

by Public Library of ScienceResearchers investigate how the intestinal microbiota can be an efficient way to prevent various chronic inflammatory conditions. Credit: Gaël Kazaz, Institut Cochin 2

Updated on:April 24,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on:March 26,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on:March 12,2024

Novel mechanism links genetic defect in IBD patients to gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a professor of biomedical sciences at UC Riverside. Credit: Carrie Rosema.A team of researchers led by a biomedical scien

Updated on: February 19,2024

Novel mechanism links genetic defect in IBD patients to gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole is a professor of biomedical sciences at UC Riverside. Credit: Carrie Rosema.A team of researchers led by a biomedical scien

Updated on:February 19,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on: May 28,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on:May 28,2024

Exploring stomach cancer concerns

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of

Updated on: May 19,2024

Exploring stomach cancer concerns

by Jason Howland,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of

Updated on:May 19,2024

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca

Updated on: June 17,2024

Key immune cells maintain healthy gut bacteria to protect against colorectal cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeArtistic rendering of a tumor growing within a colon, resulting in local alterations of resident microbiota. Credit: Sarah Field SonnenbergAn immune cell subset ca

Updated on:June 17,2024