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What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w
Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac

Gut microbe enzyme with surprising metabolic capabilities offers new therapeutic possibilities

byWashington University School of MedicineResearchers at WashU Medicine have discovered a gut bacterial enzyme with previously unknown metabolic capabilities. Shown are the structures of the bac
Study uncovers how the gut's microbiome boosts immune development

Study uncovers how the gut's microbiome boosts immune development

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoArthur Mortha, left, and Pailin Chiaranunt led new research that unveils new insights into how our resident gut microbes influence immune development. Credit: M

Study uncovers how the gut's microbiome boosts immune development

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoArthur Mortha, left, and Pailin Chiaranunt led new research that unveils new insights into how our resident gut microbes influence immune development. Credit: M
Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c
When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els
CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord
ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding

ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding

(HealthDay)—In an American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published in the May issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the mana

ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding

(HealthDay)—In an American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published in the May issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the mana
Scientists explore the intestinal 'neighborhood' at single-cell resolution

Scientists explore the intestinal 'neighborhood' at single-cell resolution

by Stanford University Medical CenterThese images are produced using advanced imaging techniques that enable us to study the cells found in the human intestine. By utilizing a combination of micr

Scientists explore the intestinal 'neighborhood' at single-cell resolution

by Stanford University Medical CenterThese images are produced using advanced imaging techniques that enable us to study the cells found in the human intestine. By utilizing a combination of micr
Probiotics: Health Benefits and Side Effects

Probiotics: Health Benefits and Side Effects

Probiotics: Health Benefits and Side EffectsCan a daily supplement treat IBS, diarrhea, and yeast infections?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on November 04, 2022Medically reviewed by&n

Probiotics: Health Benefits and Side Effects

Probiotics: Health Benefits and Side EffectsCan a daily supplement treat IBS, diarrhea, and yeast infections?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on November 04, 2022Medically reviewed by&n
American Foregut Society white paper provides best practices for use of newer, less invasive GERD treatments

American Foregut Society white paper provides best practices for use of newer, less invasive GERD treatments

by SAGE PublicationsThe EsophyXdevice. Credit:Foregut: The Journal of the American Foregut Society(2023). DOI: 10.1177/26345161231170788A new white paper by the American Foregut Socie

American Foregut Society white paper provides best practices for use of newer, less invasive GERD treatments

by SAGE PublicationsThe EsophyXdevice. Credit:Foregut: The Journal of the American Foregut Society(2023). DOI: 10.1177/26345161231170788A new white paper by the American Foregut Socie
Study reveals missing link between high-fat diet, microbiota and heart disease

Study reveals missing link between high-fat diet, microbiota and heart disease

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMariana Byndloss and Woongjae Yoo are exploring the connections between diet, gut microbes and heart disease. Credit: VUMCA high-fat diet disrupts the biolo

Study reveals missing link between high-fat diet, microbiota and heart disease

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMariana Byndloss and Woongjae Yoo are exploring the connections between diet, gut microbes and heart disease. Credit: VUMCA high-fat diet disrupts the biolo