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Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin
Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati

Stigmatizing language on liver transplant center websites may discourage patients from seeking treatment

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe vast majority of liver transplant centers in the United States use language on their websites that can be considered stigmati
Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru
Study examines fermented milks' potential benefits for decreasing high BP through modulation of gut microbiota

Study examines fermented milks' potential benefits for decreasing high BP through modulation of gut microbiota

by ElsevierAssociation between dysbiosis of gut microbiota and hypertension. Credit:Journal of Dairy ScienceIn recent years, fermented dairy foods have been gaining attention for their heal

Study examines fermented milks' potential benefits for decreasing high BP through modulation of gut microbiota

by ElsevierAssociation between dysbiosis of gut microbiota and hypertension. Credit:Journal of Dairy ScienceIn recent years, fermented dairy foods have been gaining attention for their heal
A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

by Michael PreckerNew research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby's gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come.Researchers examined gut

A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity

by Michael PreckerNew research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby's gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come.Researchers examined gut
No treatment change needed for peds IBD during COVID-19 pandemic

No treatment change needed for peds IBD during COVID-19 pandemic

(HealthDay)—Preliminary data regarding outcomes for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak are reassuring, according to resear

No treatment change needed for peds IBD during COVID-19 pandemic

(HealthDay)—Preliminary data regarding outcomes for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak are reassuring, according to resear
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to doubling in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD
Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic

Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small intestine is ground zero for survival of animals. It is responsible for absorbing the nutrients crucial to life and it wards off toxic
Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact
Team finds new link connecting cell signaling pathway to development of esophageal cancers, Barrett's syndrome

Team finds new link connecting cell signaling pathway to development of esophageal cancers, Barrett's syndrome

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the roughly 20,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year, just 4,000 are likely to still be alive in

Team finds new link connecting cell signaling pathway to development of esophageal cancers, Barrett's syndrome

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the roughly 20,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year, just 4,000 are likely to still be alive in
Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer

Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to

Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to
New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), BIOHM Health LLC, an

New paper reviews gut microbiome health role in fighting depression during COVID-19 pandemic

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), BIOHM Health LLC, an