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Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander

Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMichael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Credit: Vander
Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome

Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurol

Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, in turn affecting a range of metabolic, hormonal, and neurol
Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to
When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els
Runaway algae growth causes neurological problems for those with liver disease

Runaway algae growth causes neurological problems for those with liver disease

by Erin Bluvas,University of South CarolinaCredit: Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentResearchers from the Center for Oceans and Human Health on Climate Change Interactions (OHHC2I) have leverag

Runaway algae growth causes neurological problems for those with liver disease

by Erin Bluvas,University of South CarolinaCredit: Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentResearchers from the Center for Oceans and Human Health on Climate Change Interactions (OHHC2I) have leverag
Is there a connection between asthma and acid reflux?

Is there a connection between asthma and acid reflux?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAsthma and acid reflux often occur together. It isn't clear why, or whether one causes the other. But we do know that acid reflux can worse

Is there a connection between asthma and acid reflux?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAsthma and acid reflux often occur together. It isn't clear why, or whether one causes the other. But we do know that acid reflux can worse
Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w

Study shows potential dangers of sweeteners

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has discovered that common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut w
Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le

Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyThis diagram illustrates the cascade of changes occurring in the mouse body and brain in the absence of a gut microbiome. Lack of gut microbes le
Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that in mice, biliary atresia risk can be reduced by manipulating the mother's

Boosting the maternal microbiome sharply reduces biliary atresia risk, finds early-stage study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterA study led by experts at Cincinnati Children's reports that in mice, biliary atresia risk can be reduced by manipulating the mother's
Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat
Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel diseases develop inflammation of the intestine that can cause thickening of the gut wall and life-threateni

Study points to potential new treatment for inflammatory bowel diseases

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel diseases develop inflammation of the intestine that can cause thickening of the gut wall and life-threateni
Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill