For IBS, specific diets are less important than expected

by Chalmers University of TechnologyA large study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University, Sweden, suggests that gluten and certain types of carbohydrates called 'fodmap

Updated on: June 25,2024

For IBS, specific diets are less important than expected

by Chalmers University of TechnologyA large study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University, Sweden, suggests that gluten and certain types of carbohydrates called 'fodmap

Updated on:June 25,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on: May 21,2024

Gut microbiome of infants in hunter-gatherer society found to differ markedly from infants in urban areas

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAge and lifestyle are associated with infant microbiome composition. (A) Unweighted UniFrac dissimilarity Principal Coordinates Analysis (PCoA) (top left panel) of 1900 fe

Updated on:May 21,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on: May 09,2024

Chatter between cell populations drives progression of gastrointestinal tumors

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a subytpe of cancers known as sarcomas. GIST is the most common type of sarcoma with ap

Updated on:May 09,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on: May 19,2024

History of gout tied to risk for BPPV, Meniere disease

by Elana GotkineA history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in theJo

Updated on:May 19,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

by Rhoda Madson,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported

Updated on:May 26,2024

New data demonstrates potential role of probiotic supplementation in adults with major depressive disorder

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published 14 June inJAMA Psychiatryhas found evidence that supplementing the diet with a probiotic blend cont

Updated on: April 29,2024

New data demonstrates potential role of probiotic supplementation in adults with major depressive disorder

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published 14 June inJAMA Psychiatryhas found evidence that supplementing the diet with a probiotic blend cont

Updated on:April 29,2024

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

Updated on: March 13,2024

Early introduction of gluten may prevent celiac disease in children

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIntroducing high doses of gluten from four months of age into infants' diets could prevent them from developing coeliac disease, a study h

Updated on:March 13,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbes help orchestrate how the gut uses its genes

by Karl Leif Bates,Duke UniversityA confocal microscopy image of small villi in the small intestine shows cell nuclei in blue and absorbed dietary fat in red. Credit: John Rawls Lab, Duke Microb

Updated on:May 17,2024

How you might benefit from probiotics

by Gregor Reid,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageProbiotics arelive microorganisms, usually bacteria, that can be consumed to offer health benefits.The ability of certain microbes

Updated on: May 28,2024

How you might benefit from probiotics

by Gregor Reid,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageProbiotics arelive microorganisms, usually bacteria, that can be consumed to offer health benefits.The ability of certain microbes

Updated on:May 28,2024

Depression, anxiety tied to higher health care use with inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonWorsening or persistently high anxiety or depression symptoms are tied to significantly higher use of health care among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a st

Updated on: April 01,2024

Depression, anxiety tied to higher health care use with inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonWorsening or persistently high anxiety or depression symptoms are tied to significantly higher use of health care among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a st

Updated on:April 01,2024

Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHeart rate variability was measured using a wearable device, a sleeveless shirt with a transmitter. Heart rate variability was recorded on a smartphone using Bluetooth,

Updated on: June 03,2024

Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityHeart rate variability was measured using a wearable device, a sleeveless shirt with a transmitter. Heart rate variability was recorded on a smartphone using Bluetooth,

Updated on:June 03,2024

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024