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Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology

Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonHigher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 inAlimentary Pharmacology
Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c

Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health

by St. Michael's Hospital"Though we have discovered a lot regarding the impact of mutations of NOD 1 and NOD 2 on IBD, there hasn't been a satisfying reason as to why some variants c
Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis

Malnutrition linked to poor outcomes for hospitalized IBD patients

by Elana GotkineFor hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, malnutrition contributes to readmission, mortality, length of stay (LOS), and health care costs, according to a study publis
Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing

Understanding malnutrition in vulnerable older New Zealanders

by Massey UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Massey University research that explores the eating habits of older people provides crucial insights for helping to prevent malnutrition in ageing
All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons

All gas, no brakes: Testosterone may act as 'brake pedal' on immune response

by West Virginia UniversityJonathan Busada, a researcher with the WVU School of Medicine and Cancer Institute, has investigated the role that hormones play in male and female inflammatory respons
Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract

Stopping the onset and progression of intractable immune diseases

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)The development of therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease, an intract
GI complications more common in critically ill with COVID-19

GI complications more common in critically ill with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—A higher rate of gastrointestinal complications, including mesenteric ischemia, occurs among critically ill patients with COVID-19 versus matched patients without COVID-19, according to a

GI complications more common in critically ill with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—A higher rate of gastrointestinal complications, including mesenteric ischemia, occurs among critically ill patients with COVID-19 versus matched patients without COVID-19, according to a
Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p

Older adults with digestive diseases found to experience higher rates of loneliness, depression

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind."Many p
Study finds gut bacteria can make blood pressure medication less effective

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

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
How a touch-sensing protein could stop constipation

How a touch-sensing protein could stop constipation

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayWhen we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been—how?Now, new Flinders U

How a touch-sensing protein could stop constipation

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayWhen we eat food, our gut somehow senses its presence to begin shifting it along our digestive tract, but the question has always been—how?Now, new Flinders U
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study publis

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have a stroke than people without the disease, according to a study publis
A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q

A more effective at-home treatment for IBS

by University of PennsylvaniaMelissa G. Hunt is the associate director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences. She is also author of the book &q