Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study investigates assumptions about colonoscopy accuracy

by Argonne National LaboratoryCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthIf you're over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal can

Updated on:April 20,2024

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on: May 26,2024

Evidence of horizontal gene transfer between human maternal microbiome and infant gut microbiome

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a new mode of vertical mother-to-infant microbiome transmission, where microbes in the maternal gut shared genes with mi

Updated on:May 26,2024

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Updated on:June 22,2024

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on: April 01,2024

A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

by University of HelsinkiCredit: CC0 Public DomainLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, or LGG, is the most studied probiotic bacterium in the world. However, its features are not perfect, as it is un

Updated on:April 01,2024

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on: April 01,2024

Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

by Université catholique de LouvainPatrice Cani (UCLouvain) and Claude Knauf (INSERM) have discovered a 'jammer' that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing p

Updated on:April 01,2024

GERD increases risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

by Lori SolomonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in theEuropean Respiratory Journa

Updated on: May 10,2024

GERD increases risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

by Lori SolomonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a study published online April 20 in theEuropean Respiratory Journa

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study finds probiotic supplement helps to form a mature microbiome in extremely preterm infants

by University of CalgaryCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Calgary researchers have shown probiotic supplements can help form a healthy microbiome in the gut of the tiniest infants who are bo

Updated on: April 15,2024

Study finds probiotic supplement helps to form a mature microbiome in extremely preterm infants

by University of CalgaryCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Calgary researchers have shown probiotic supplements can help form a healthy microbiome in the gut of the tiniest infants who are bo

Updated on:April 15,2024

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

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on: June 25,2024

Realizing benefits of probiotics in neonatal intensive care unit requires high-quality products, say pediatricians

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Do no harm" is a guiding principle for medical interventions—and especially for vulner

Updated on:June 25,2024

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical

Updated on: February 19,2024

Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterOpioids are frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis, often without a pain diagnosis, according to a research letter published online Dec. 8 inClinical

Updated on:February 19,2024

Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on: June 01,2024

Understanding the role of gut microbiome in gestational diabetes

by University of Illinois at ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at University of Illinois Chicago have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can lead to gestational diabe

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoDr. Tao Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, is the study’s first and lead author. Credit: University of ToledoA n

Updated on:April 20,2024