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Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inThe EMBO Journalhas revealed how fat tissues might provide a protective role in intestinal inflammation opening new lines

Fat tissues can play a protective role against inflammation in the intestine

by University of OxfordCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inThe EMBO Journalhas revealed how fat tissues might provide a protective role in intestinal inflammation opening new lines
Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit

Mouse study suggests genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by gut microbiome

by Greta Lorge,Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryA scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, which are one of many strains of bacteria found in mammalian guts. Credit: National Instit
For IBS, specific diets are less important than expected

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

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
Opioids frequently prescribed to patients with cirrhosis

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

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
Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US

by George Washington UniversityLeigh Frame. Credit: George Washington UniversityAs food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing
Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin

Cure found for rare form of inflammatory bowel disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA rare genetic condition which causes inflammatory bowel disease can be successfully treated by bone marrow transplant, accordin
Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici

Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressThe small intestine in patients with intermediate (left) and severe (right) environmental enteropathy. Credit: C. Kummerlowe, et al.,Science Translational Medici
A new strain of a well-known probiotic might offer help for infants' intestinal problems

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

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
Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risks for pregnant women

by University of MissouriMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Pregnant women with inflammatory
First successful delivery of mitochondria to liver cells in animals

First successful delivery of mitochondria to liver cells in animals

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Connecticut researcher Dr. George Wu recently published a paper in theJournal of Gastroenterology and Hepatologyoutl

First successful delivery of mitochondria to liver cells in animals

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Connecticut researcher Dr. George Wu recently published a paper in theJournal of Gastroenterology and Hepatologyoutl
GERD increases risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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

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
Risk for all-cause mortality no higher with inflammatory bowel disease

Risk for all-cause mortality no higher with inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for cardiovascular diseases and infections may be higher in some subgroups of Crohn disease (CD) patients, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of Crohn's and

Risk for all-cause mortality no higher with inflammatory bowel disease

The risk for cardiovascular diseases and infections may be higher in some subgroups of Crohn disease (CD) patients, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in theJournal of Crohn's and