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Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in

Immunodeficiency affects intestinal microbiome

by Mette Haagen Marcussen,Technical University of DenmarkGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.02.053In the largest study of intestinal bacterial composition (also called the in
Researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

Researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

by University of British ColumbiaUBCO researchers Negin Kazemian and her supervisor, Assistant Professor Sepideh Pakpour, are investigating the internal dynamics of fecal matter donors and recipi

Researchers suggest stool transplants can battle serious infections

by University of British ColumbiaUBCO researchers Negin Kazemian and her supervisor, Assistant Professor Sepideh Pakpour, are investigating the internal dynamics of fecal matter donors and recipi
Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing

Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthExperiencing
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
Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun

Fecal microbial transplants show lack of predictability when no prior antibiotic treatment is given to recipient

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA fecal microbial transplant—giving a recipient fecal matter from a donor to change the recipient's gut microbial commun
Asthma and food allergies during childhood associated with increased risk of irritable bowel syndrome

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

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
Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the

Could more coffee bring a healthier microbiome?

by Elizabeth Heubeck, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Debating whether or not you should have that second cup of coffee?New research that links caffeine consumption to a healthy gutmicrobiome—the
IBD prevalence three times higher than estimates and expected to rise, new study reveals

IBD prevalence three times higher than estimates and expected to rise, new study reveals

by United European GastroenterologyCrohn's Disease Prevalence between 2000 and 2017. Credit: UEGThe number of people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is three times higher than pre

IBD prevalence three times higher than estimates and expected to rise, new study reveals

by United European GastroenterologyCrohn's Disease Prevalence between 2000 and 2017. Credit: UEGThe number of people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is three times higher than pre
Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells

Drug decreases gut leakiness associated with ulcerative colitis

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideDeclan McCole (right) and his graduate student Anica Sayoc-Becerra are seen here examining a culture flask of intestinal epithelial cells
Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr

Can we improve our health with doses of safe, live microbes on a daily basis?

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany everyday foods—from yogurt and other fermented foods to fresh fruits and vegetables—contain live micr
GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In

GI bleeding up for new users of rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban is associated with increased rates of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) compared with other direct oral anticoagulants, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in theAnnals of In
Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi

Diet, not exercise, may be key to addressing our biggest cause of liver disease

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEdith Cowan University researchers have found that a chronic disease affecting up to 80 per cent of overweight people may be causing an iron defi