Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

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Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

Updated on:January 24,2024 18

Researchers discover exploiting microbiome bacteria in patients with lung infections improves low oxygen levels

by Professor Dr. Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressVentilated infant. Credit: Alexander Gray on UnsplashNewspaper headlines from the U.S. to the U.K. and most places in between highlight the surge in

Updated on: April 09,2024 16

Researchers discover exploiting microbiome bacteria in patients with lung infections improves low oxygen levels

by Professor Dr. Claudio De Simone , Medical XpressVentilated infant. Credit: Alexander Gray on UnsplashNewspaper headlines from the U.S. to the U.K. and most places in between highlight the surge in

Updated on:April 09,2024 16

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?by Susanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Foodie Factor from PexelsIt's no secret that a high-fiber diet

Updated on: January 24,2024 20

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?

Could a high-fiber diet improve cancer immunotherapy performance?by Susanne Pallo,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Foodie Factor from PexelsIt's no secret that a high-fiber diet

Updated on:January 24,2024 20

Probiotics research looks to 3D printing to get the good stuff in the gut

byUniversity of ArkansasGraphical abstract. Credit:Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition(2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446Nutrition and food science researchers at t

Updated on: January 24,2024 12

Probiotics research looks to 3D printing to get the good stuff in the gut

byUniversity of ArkansasGraphical abstract. Credit:Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition(2023). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2273446Nutrition and food science researchers at t

Updated on:January 24,2024 12

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesGastroschisis is a complex and costly birth condition

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Gastroschisis: A newborn bowel condition that requires specialty care

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesGastroschisis is a complex and costly birth condition

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

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Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study shows

Babies with a low birthweight are four times more likely to develop fatty liver disease in later life, new study showsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study, presented

Updated on:January 24,2024 24

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco

Updated on: April 29,2024 11

Discoveries reshape understanding of gut microbiome

by Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationFigure depicting the mucus barrier. Credit: Val Altounian/AAASThe human gut is home to microorganisms that outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1. Now, disco

Updated on:April 29,2024 11

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 3

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 3

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on: January 25,2024 22

Hepatorenal syndrome-acute kidney injury treatment options could be expanded

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityHRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterized by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient

Updated on:January 25,2024 22

Do you need more dietary fiber or less?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other fo

Updated on: January 25,2024 11

Do you need more dietary fiber or less?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other fo

Updated on:January 25,2024 11

Diarrhea, stomach ache and nausea: The many ways COVID-19 can affect your gut

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedia reportsearlier this week described a Queensland nurse with stomach pains who went on to test positive for COVID-19.Could stoma

Updated on: June 20,2024 5

Diarrhea, stomach ache and nausea: The many ways COVID-19 can affect your gut

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMedia reportsearlier this week described a Queensland nurse with stomach pains who went on to test positive for COVID-19.Could stoma

Updated on:June 20,2024 5