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Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c

Unsaturated fats can help control damaging bouts of inflammation in colitis

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overly robust immune response to usually harmless germs has been linked to colitis, a potentially severe inflammation of the c
Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2024). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.168800When comparing intestinal samples of children with Crohn's disease

Study finds microRNA can predict severe Crohn's disease in children

by Elodie Smith,Cornell UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2024). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.168800When comparing intestinal samples of children with Crohn's disease
Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t
What Is a Stress Ulcer?

What Is a Stress Ulcer?

What Is a Stress Ulcer?Also Known as Stress Ulceration or Stress-Induced GastritisByAshley Olivine, Ph.D., MPHPublished on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDAn ulc

What Is a Stress Ulcer?

What Is a Stress Ulcer?Also Known as Stress Ulceration or Stress-Induced GastritisByAshley Olivine, Ph.D., MPHPublished on April 01, 2022Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDAn ulc
Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, researchers find

Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, researchers find

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanis

Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, researchers find

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanis
Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria

Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria

by TranSpreadSchematic representation of glycoprotein sources and derivatives influencing the growth of A. muciniphila. Credit:Food Materials Research(2024). DOI: 10.48130/fmr-0024-0013A r

Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria

by TranSpreadSchematic representation of glycoprotein sources and derivatives influencing the growth of A. muciniphila. Credit:Food Materials Research(2024). DOI: 10.48130/fmr-0024-0013A r
New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg

New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityManagement strategies for ischemic cholecystitis. PTGD, percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage. Credit:eGastroenterology(2023). DOI: 10.1136/eg
Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi
How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing

How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most important

by University of CalgaryAdults working out in the gym at University of Calgary. Credit: Riley Brandt (University of Calgary).Exercise has many benefits—strengthening muscles and bones, preventing
Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has
C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo

C-section babies have microbiome deficit, but catch up over time

(HealthDay)—Infants born by cesarean section initially have less diverse gut bacteria than those delivered vaginally, but they catch up within a few years, new research reveals.The researchers also fo
Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele