Study identifies 'Achilles heel' of bacteria linked to Crohn's disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of an "Achilles heel" in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's d

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study identifies 'Achilles heel' of bacteria linked to Crohn's disease

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe discovery of an "Achilles heel" in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's d

Updated on:April 11,2024

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

Updated on: April 24,2024

New drug shows real promise against celiac disease

by Amy NortonAn experimental drug can prevent intestinal damage caused by celiac disease, an early trial has found—raising hopes that it could become the first medication for the serious digestive dis

Updated on:April 24,2024

Expert explains how inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome differ

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReceiving a medical diagnosis can be difficult. You may only hear parts of the conversation as you start to think about what treatme

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains how inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome differ

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReceiving a medical diagnosis can be difficult. You may only hear parts of the conversation as you start to think about what treatme

Updated on:March 12,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on: June 14,2024

Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect

Updated on:June 14,2024

Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on: March 12,2024

Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on:March 12,2024

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study gives insight into cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaCedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genet

Updated on:April 11,2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body

Updated on: May 09,2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body

Updated on:May 09,2024

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte

Updated on: May 26,2024

How the body identifies helpful bacteria

by Alex Viveros,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardSmall intestine at steady state. Credit: National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of HealthTrillions of bacte

Updated on:May 26,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on: June 08,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on:June 08,2024

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug

Updated on: April 24,2024

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug

Updated on:April 24,2024

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu

Updated on: May 06,2024

Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeartburn—that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening—is a common complaint and usu

Updated on:May 06,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on: May 06,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on:May 06,2024