Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on:May 21,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on: March 13,2024

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Updated on:March 13,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on: April 01,2024

A self-powered ingestible sensor opens new avenues for gut research

by Emerson Dameron,University of California - San DiegoUC San Diego Researchers develop a self-powered ingestible sensor system designed to monitor metabolites in the small intestine over time.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on: June 28,2024

Mediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to 'healthy ageing' in older people

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with

Updated on:June 28,2024

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu

Updated on: April 20,2024

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu

Updated on:April 20,2024

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn's disease

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person's susceptibility to Cro

Updated on: April 09,2024

Study zeroes in on genes involved in Crohn's disease

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person's susceptibility to Cro

Updated on:April 09,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on: June 25,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on:June 25,2024

Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Adopting a healthy lifestyle is

Updated on: March 15,2024

Adopting healthy lifestyle strongly linked to lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Adopting a healthy lifestyle is

Updated on:March 15,2024

Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers identify the proteins that cause intestinal disease

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tel Aviv University have created an artificial intelligence platform that can identify the specific proteins that allow bacteria to

Updated on:April 09,2024

Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy

Updated on: May 09,2024

Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy

Updated on:May 09,2024