Acupuncture may aid irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

by Lori SolomonAcupuncture is safe and feasible for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), according to a pilot study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Network Open.Ling-Yu

Updated on: March 12,2024 20

Acupuncture may aid irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea

by Lori SolomonAcupuncture is safe and feasible for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D), according to a pilot study published online Dec. 29 inJAMA Network Open.Ling-Yu

Updated on:March 12,2024 20

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 19

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 19

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

Updated on: June 08,2024 5

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

Updated on:June 08,2024 5

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

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

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

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

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

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

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

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

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

Updated on: June 14,2024 6

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

Updated on:June 14,2024 6

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 18

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 18

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

Updated on: May 10,2024 6

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

Updated on:May 10,2024 6

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

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

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

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Updated on: March 12,2024 12

Transporter's role in gut barrier linked to intestinal dysfunction

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cotransporter NKCC1 moves sodium, potassium and chloride ions across the cell membrane of many cell types, including intestin

Updated on:March 12,2024 12

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 4

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 4

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Outcome measure developed for Crohn's perianal fistula

(HealthDay)—A patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) has been developed for Crohn's perianal fistula, which has good internal consistency, excellent stability, and good responsiveness and constru

Updated on:June 01,2024 6