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

Updated on: April 09,2024 14

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

Updated on:April 09,2024 14

Newly discovered receptor influences gut development in fruit flies

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityThe adult midgut of the Drosophila fly: The preparation is visible under the microscope due to nuclear staining and endogenous expression of the receptor Mayo. Cr

Updated on: March 20,2024 18

Newly discovered receptor influences gut development in fruit flies

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityThe adult midgut of the Drosophila fly: The preparation is visible under the microscope due to nuclear staining and endogenous expression of the receptor Mayo. Cr

Updated on:March 20,2024 18

Study explores hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal issues

by Loyola University Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainLoyola Medicine is among the first to conduct a clinical study using hypnotherapy to treat functional dyspepsia, a gastrointestinal diso

Updated on: April 03,2024 15

Study explores hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal issues

by Loyola University Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainLoyola Medicine is among the first to conduct a clinical study using hypnotherapy to treat functional dyspepsia, a gastrointestinal diso

Updated on:April 03,2024 15

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v

Updated on: January 24,2024 18

Risk assessment after severe complication of liver cirrhosis improved

byMedical University of ViennaGraphical Abstract. Credit:Journal of Hepatology(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2023.10.007Approximately half of patients with advanced liver disease have v

Updated on:January 24,2024 18

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 8

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 8

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi

Updated on: January 24,2024 19

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi

Updated on:January 24,2024 19

Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancer

Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancerby Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studypublishedOct. 4 inGastroenterology&n

Updated on: January 24,2024 16

Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancer

Study validates pyrvinium as treatment to prevent stomach cancerby Tom Wilemon,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studypublishedOct. 4 inGastroenterology&n

Updated on:January 24,2024 16

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing

Updated on: May 28,2024 7

Model predicts CRC risk in ulcerative colitis patients with low-grade dysplasia

For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), large, unresected, multifocal low-grade dysplasia (LGD) and recent moderate/severe histological inflammation are associated with elevated risk of developing

Updated on:May 28,2024 7

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on: June 20,2024 4

Taking probiotics alongside prescribed antibiotics could reduce damage to gut microbiome

by Microbiology SocietyProbiotics lessen some antibiotic-induced changes to the human gut microbiome. Credit: Fernández-Alonso et al.,Journal of Medical Microbiology2022Millions of antibio

Updated on:June 20,2024 4

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on: April 12,2024 16

Crosstalk between immune and intestinal stem cells may help maintain a healthy gut

by Tom Ulrich,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFrom a molecular perspective, the gut is a noisy place, where all manner of human and microbial c

Updated on:April 12,2024 16

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancer

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancerby Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overwhelming majority of hepatocellular carcinoma occurs

Updated on: January 24,2024 21

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancer

Researchers look to improve early identification of liver cancerby Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn overwhelming majority of hepatocellular carcinoma occurs

Updated on:January 24,2024 21

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over

Updated on: April 11,2024 18

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over

Updated on:April 11,2024 18