Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on: February 19,2024

Viruses in the guts of centenarians may help them resist pathogens

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad CommunicationsNew research suggests that centenarians—people who live to be at least 100—have a diverse c

Updated on:February 19,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on: April 20,2024

Gut microbiome fluctuates throughout the day and across seasons, finds study

by Digestive Disease WeekCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations complet

Updated on:April 20,2024

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Updated on: May 09,2024

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Updated on:May 09,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on: April 02,2024

Exercise increases the body's own 'cannabis' which reduces chronic inflammation, says new study

by University of NottinghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainExercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certai

Updated on:April 02,2024

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Updated on: May 09,2024

Eliminating common bacterial infection significantly decreases gastric cancer risk

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile it is well known within the medical community that there is a link between the bacteria Helicobacter

Updated on:May 09,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on: May 10,2024

GERD is not 'just' heartburn

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.It happens when acid comes up from the stomach, which is

Updated on:May 10,2024

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis

Updated on: May 06,2024

New publication examines 'Food in the Time of COVID-19'

by Jon Niccum,University of KansasCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFew processes have been as disrupted by the pandemic as simply eating a meal.Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studiesis

Updated on:May 06,2024

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbiota medicine: Towards clinical revolution

by International Society of MicrobiotaGut microbiota is implicated in the right functioning of many organs, such as lungs, kidneys, liver, heart and brain. However, any disruption to the microbiota ho

Updated on:May 17,2024

Pain-sensing gut neurons protect against inflammation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.11.014Neurons that sense pain protect the gut from inflammation and associated tissue d

Updated on: May 19,2024

Pain-sensing gut neurons protect against inflammation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2019). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.11.014Neurons that sense pain protect the gut from inflammation and associated tissue d

Updated on:May 19,2024

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa

Updated on: May 10,2024

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa

Updated on:May 10,2024

Dietary folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFolate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer, but there's no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffe

Updated on: March 28,2024

Dietary folate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFolate, magnesium, and dairy products may all help stave off bowel cancer, but there's no evidence that garlic or onions, fish, tea or coffe

Updated on:March 28,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on: May 23,2024

Unexpected microbiome collapse after admission to intensive care

by Microbiology SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPotentially harmful microbes overwhelm the healthy gut microbiota in intensive care patients, research has found.Research published in the journal Micro

Updated on:May 23,2024