Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on:April 11,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on:April 11,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on:June 20,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024

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

Updated on: January 25,2024

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

Updated on:January 25,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on:April 03,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on: April 23,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on:April 23,2024

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on: June 17,2024

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on:June 17,2024

What's Wrong with My Stomach?

What's Wrong with My Stomach?Symptoms of Common Digestive ProblemsByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 27, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIf it feels like the

Updated on: May 16,2024

What's Wrong with My Stomach?

What's Wrong with My Stomach?Symptoms of Common Digestive ProblemsByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 27, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIf it feels like the

Updated on:May 16,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on: January 24,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on:January 24,2024

4 Home Remedies for Stomach Flu

4 Home Remedies for Stomach FluByMark GurariePublished on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed bySuzanne Fisher, RDIf you’ve ever had the stomach flu, known asgastroenteritis,

Updated on: March 26,2024

4 Home Remedies for Stomach Flu

4 Home Remedies for Stomach FluByMark GurariePublished on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed bySuzanne Fisher, RDIf you’ve ever had the stomach flu, known asgastroenteritis,

Updated on:March 26,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on: March 14,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on:March 14,2024