Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer: The best screening test is the one you take

by Avinash Bhakta,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause sympt

Updated on:June 06,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on:June 01,2024

Two new studies evaluate agents for treating ulcerative colitis

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researc

Updated on: May 29,2024

Two new studies evaluate agents for treating ulcerative colitis

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researc

Updated on:May 29,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on: March 26,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on:March 26,2024

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on: June 06,2024

Developing a less invasive test for inflammatory bowel disease

by American Chemical SocietySymbolic representation of IgA1 and IgA2 glycosylation. The acronyms HYT, LSL, TPL, LAG(C/Y), and MAG(C/Y), which refer to the different glycopeptides, come from the f

Updated on:June 06,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on:January 24,2024

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbiota transplant effective for immune-mediated colitis, finds study

by Elana GotkineFor patients with refractory immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced colitis, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an effective treatment, according to a study published in the

Updated on:June 22,2024

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on: June 22,2024

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on:June 22,2024

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca

Updated on: January 24,2024

Promising results for a new bowel cancer treatment

byPeter MacCallum Cancer CentreCredit: Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreA new tablet treatment called divarasib has shown it is very effective in treating a challenging type of bowel (colorectal) ca

Updated on:January 24,2024

Changing levels of NOX4 protein could provide key to understanding fatty liver disease progression

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20%–30% of the world's population. Almo

Updated on: January 25,2024

Changing levels of NOX4 protein could provide key to understanding fatty liver disease progression

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20%–30% of the world's population. Almo

Updated on:January 25,2024

Supporting your digestive system: Three ways to improve gut health

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur digestive health has a vast influence on our well-being, affecting our immune system, brain function, body weight, and more

Updated on: March 12,2024

Supporting your digestive system: Three ways to improve gut health

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOur digestive health has a vast influence on our well-being, affecting our immune system, brain function, body weight, and more

Updated on:March 12,2024

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi

Updated on: April 29,2024

Neonatal meningitis: The immaturity of microbiota and epithelial barriers implicated

by Pasteur InstituteChoroid plexus of mouse neonates. Blue: cell nuclei, green: phalloidin-actin, red: fluorochrome. Credit: Biology of Infection Unit, Institut PasteurMeningitis is associated wi

Updated on:April 29,2024