Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on: September 14,2024

Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on:September 14,2024

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on: February 20,2025

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on:February 20,2025

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on: June 06,2024

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on:June 06,2024

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

Updated on: June 20,2024

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

Updated on:June 20,2024

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

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on: June 25,2024

Good news for patients waiting for stoma reversal surgery

by Lancaster UniversityAtrophy in the functional vs. defunctioned intestine. (a) Average villus height (VH) in functional (●) and defunctioned (■) ileum (n = 12 paired samples,p = 0.0001).

Updated on:June 25,2024

Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective

Updated on: August 08,2024

Antireflux mucosectomy, mucosal ablation compared for gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), improvement in symptoms is seen with both antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) and antireflux mucosal ablation (ARMA), but subjective

Updated on:August 08,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on:January 24,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on:April 11,2024

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adultsby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approvedVelsipity(etrasimod) for adults with moderately t

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults

FDA approves velsipity for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adultsby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approvedVelsipity(etrasimod) for adults with moderately t

Updated on:January 24,2024

Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise

by Ernie MundellColon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommen

Updated on: October 26,2024

Colonoscopies among the young are on the rise

by Ernie MundellColon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begins at the age of 45, not 50 as had been previously recommen

Updated on:October 26,2024

Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Gastrectomy: Overview

Gastrectomy: OverviewByJennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FNUpdated on November 23, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDGastrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of t

Updated on:March 26,2024