Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on: June 25,2024 8

Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on:June 25,2024 8

Recommendations provided for treatment of ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—In a new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association, recently published inGastroenterology, treatment recommendations are presented for patients with modera

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

Recommendations provided for treatment of ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—In a new clinical guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association, recently published inGastroenterology, treatment recommendations are presented for patients with modera

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

Asthma and food allergies during childhood associated with increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by Spink HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAsthma and food hypersensitivity at age 12 is associated with an increased risk of having irritable bowel syndrome at 16, a new study presented today at UEG Wee

Updated on: June 22,2024 4

Asthma and food allergies during childhood associated with increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome

by Spink HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAsthma and food hypersensitivity at age 12 is associated with an increased risk of having irritable bowel syndrome at 16, a new study presented today at UEG Wee

Updated on:June 22,2024 4

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Researcher developing a better IBD treatment approach using nanotechnology

by Latina Emerson,Georgia State UniversityDidier Merlin, distinguished university professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Credit: Georgia State UniversityFor over 1 million adults an

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on: June 25,2024 5

GERD in children linked to anemia, iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with anemia or iron deficiency among children, according to a study published online Dec. 26 inDiagnostics.Vasile Valeriu Lup

Updated on:June 25,2024 5

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Engineers' new capsule aims to deliver drugs—and hope—to GI patients

by Rebecca Copeland,University of MarylandActuation and SMAD delivery principle. a) Capsule transits through a GI tract with inflammatory lesions and delivers the SMAD to an inflammatory site fo

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

by George Institute for Global HealthVisual Abstract.Selective decontamination of the digestive tract and hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Credit:&nbsp

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Engineered organism could diagnose Crohn's disease flareups

by Rice UniversityRice University researchers engineered a strain of the gut bacteria E. coli to detect gastrointestinal acidosis. The organism produces fluorescent molecules that allow researche

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

Engineered organism could diagnose Crohn's disease flareups

by Rice UniversityRice University researchers engineered a strain of the gut bacteria E. coli to detect gastrointestinal acidosis. The organism produces fluorescent molecules that allow researche

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on: June 03,2024 6

Scientists make critical progress toward preventing C. diff infections

by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers are working to create an anti-germination drug that could be used to prevent C. diff in susceptible individuals before the in

Updated on:June 03,2024 6

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi

Updated on: June 17,2024 8

Ancient herbal medicine may offer relief to veterans with Gulf War Illness

by University of South CarolinaFigure 1. Gulf War (GW) chemical exposure results in alteration of mouse gut bacteriome, while andrographolide (AG) treatment helps in restoration of normal microbi

Updated on:June 17,2024 8

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on: June 14,2024 4

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on:June 14,2024 4

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on: June 25,2024 7

For gut microbes, not all types of fiber are created equal

by Washington University School of MedicineA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that beneficial gut microbes thrive when fed specific fiber types. The rese

Updated on:June 25,2024 7