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Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i
Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M

Molecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function

by Nottingham Trent UniversityThe researchers have found that TMAO makes the blood-brain barrier less leaky. Credit: Nottingham Trent UniversityResearch at Nottingham Trent University and Queen M
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
Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa

Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health

by Maria R. Dahm,The ConversationCredit: Sora Shimazaki/PexelsYou wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor exa
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
H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history

H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history

(HealthDay)—Among those who haveHelicobacter pyloriinfection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment forH. pylorireduces the ris

H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history

(HealthDay)—Among those who haveHelicobacter pyloriinfection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment forH. pylorireduces the ris
Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Sabina Leanti La Rosa. Credit: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Have you heard about the food additive E415? It is also known as xanthan gum.

Widely used food additive affects the human gut microbiota

by Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Sabina Leanti La Rosa. Credit: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)Have you heard about the food additive E415? It is also known as xanthan gum.
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A

Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainColorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A
Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.

Recommendations updated for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding

In clinical guidelines published online Oct. 22 in theAnnals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are presented for the management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Alan N.
Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart

Smart software detects early-stage esophageal cancer

by Eindhoven University of TechnologyGastrointestinal doctor Erik Schoon performing an endoscopy | On the right the monitor showing the computer results. Credit: Catharina HospitalThanks to smart
Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

by European Society of Human GeneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries.

Polygenic risk scores could improve colorectal cancer screening

by European Society of Human GeneticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRates of colorectal cancer are high despite widespread adoption of screening programs in many high-income European countries.
Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?

Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?

by Kirstie GanobsikCrohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases&nb

Crohn's disease: What is it, and how can it be treated?

by Kirstie GanobsikCrohn's disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope.According to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases&nb