New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

Updated on: January 25,2024

New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

Updated on:January 25,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on: May 17,2024

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

Updated on:May 17,2024

Improved gut microbiota with cholesterol-lowering medication

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug groups

Updated on: May 21,2024

Improved gut microbiota with cholesterol-lowering medication

by Margareta Gustafsson Kubista,University of GothenburgCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is a clear link between improved gut microbiota and one of our most common cholesterol-lowering drug groups

Updated on:May 21,2024

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on: June 01,2024

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers examine how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose

by University of KonstanzGut section with fluorescently labelled bacteria. Credit: Huimin YeAn international team of scientists led by microbiologists Professor Alexander Loy from the University

Updated on:April 03,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on: January 24,2024

Got GERD? eat this way to help avoid symptoms

by Dennis ThompsonSome folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condi

Updated on:January 24,2024

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on: March 26,2024

Another secret of fibromyalgia discovered in microbiome

by McGill University Health CentreCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAffecting up to four percent of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue and cognit

Updated on:March 26,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on:March 12,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on: May 21,2024

World's first mini organ transportation to a patient with ulcerative colitis

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutologous intestinal organoids of ulcerative colitis patients are delivered for transplantation by GI endoscopists. Credit: Department of Gastroenterology and He

Updated on:May 21,2024

Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about ou

Updated on: May 28,2024

Gut and heart signals affect how we see ourselves

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that the strength of the connection between our brain and internal organs is linked to how we feel about ou

Updated on:May 28,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on: March 26,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on:March 26,2024

Blood and guts: New link uncovered between the gut microbiome and blood groups

by Quadram InstituteFig 1. In silico analysis of RgGH98. (A) SSN analysis of GH98 family. Amino acid sequences were from the CAZy database (www.cazy.org). A total of 355 GH98 sequences were analyzed b

Updated on: April 24,2024

Blood and guts: New link uncovered between the gut microbiome and blood groups

by Quadram InstituteFig 1. In silico analysis of RgGH98. (A) SSN analysis of GH98 family. Amino acid sequences were from the CAZy database (www.cazy.org). A total of 355 GH98 sequences were analyzed b

Updated on:April 24,2024