Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on: June 25,2024

Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on:June 25,2024

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sick

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sickbyBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainRotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient abs

Updated on: January 24,2024

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sick

A new mechanism by which rotavirus makes you sickbyBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainRotavirus causes gastroenteritis, a condition that includes diarrhea, deficient nutrient abs

Updated on:January 24,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on: June 08,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on:June 08,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease

by University of Utah Health SciencesThe fungus Candida albicans, a type of yeast, lives in the gut microbiota and plays a role in health and gastrointestinal disease. The scanning electron micro

Updated on:May 23,2024

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosisby Elana GotkineChanges in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn

Updated on: January 24,2024

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosis

Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosisby Elana GotkineChanges in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn

Updated on:January 24,2024

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on: June 28,2024

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on:June 28,2024

Molecular component of caffeine may play a role in gut health

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.018Brigham researchers studying how and why certain cell types proliferate in the gut found tha

Updated on: June 06,2024

Molecular component of caffeine may play a role in gut health

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.018Brigham researchers studying how and why certain cell types proliferate in the gut found tha

Updated on:June 06,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on: March 26,2024

High risk of severe infections found among individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide Swedish study involving more than 12,000 individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers found a si

Updated on:March 26,2024

An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

Updated on: June 08,2024

An innovative approach to classify metastases in patients with colorectal cancer

by Chandrika Abburi,University of Chicago Medical CenterCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthOnce cancer spreads to different parts of the body (known as metast

Updated on:June 08,2024

New study into cancer cells to help improve chemotherapy effectiveness

by University of LiverpoolTumour microenvironment group. Credit: University of LiverpoolA new Liverpool led study, published inGut, has identified how immune cells in the body can promote t

Updated on: June 25,2024

New study into cancer cells to help improve chemotherapy effectiveness

by University of LiverpoolTumour microenvironment group. Credit: University of LiverpoolA new Liverpool led study, published inGut, has identified how immune cells in the body can promote t

Updated on:June 25,2024

Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health

by University of MinnesotaLFV consumers display only minor differences in background diet compared to non-consumers. (A) The food trees are phenetic representations of dietary groups for multivar

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health

by University of MinnesotaLFV consumers display only minor differences in background diet compared to non-consumers. (A) The food trees are phenetic representations of dietary groups for multivar

Updated on:June 22,2024

Scientists reveal the role of immune progenitor cells in the repair of inflamed intestinal tissue

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2022110712The human body contains an array of coexisting commensal microbes, primarily gut bacteria, which have

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists reveal the role of immune progenitor cells in the repair of inflamed intestinal tissue

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2022110712The human body contains an array of coexisting commensal microbes, primarily gut bacteria, which have

Updated on:June 03,2024