'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Have constipation? Here are 4 treatments

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic constipation is incredibly common. Aroundone in four peopleworldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Ze

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Have constipation? Here are 4 treatments

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic constipation is incredibly common. Aroundone in four peopleworldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Ze

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate

Updated on: May 26,2024 3

AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the United States and other western countries, a form of esophageal and stomach cancer has risen dramatically over the last five decades. Rate

Updated on:May 26,2024 3

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi

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Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusive

Antacid use correlated to dementia, though causality remains elusiveby Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Copenhagen University Hospital and Aarhus Universi

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H. pylori testing feasible for people in community settings

by Lori SolomonCommunity Helicobacter pylori (HP) testing in high-risk individuals is technically feasible, according to a study published online April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Sh

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H. pylori testing feasible for people in community settings

by Lori SolomonCommunity Helicobacter pylori (HP) testing in high-risk individuals is technically feasible, according to a study published online April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Sh

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

A healthy microbiome may prevent deadly infections in critically ill people

by University of CalgaryIntestinal dysbiosis with progressive Enterobacteriaceae enrichment in critical illness is associated with nosocomial infections.a, Taxonomic composition by relative abun

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on: May 28,2024 5

Do men really take longer to poo?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThere's a common assumption men take longer than women to poo. People say so onTwitter, inmemes, andelsewh

Updated on:May 28,2024 5

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on: June 06,2024 6

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on:June 06,2024 6

Impact of changes in gut environment on bacteria may help explain why we react differently to the same food

byUniversity of CopenhagenPRIMA study design and variations in gut environmental factors, gut microbiome and metabolomes. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-024-01

Updated on: December 13,2024 0

Impact of changes in gut environment on bacteria may help explain why we react differently to the same food

byUniversity of CopenhagenPRIMA study design and variations in gut environmental factors, gut microbiome and metabolomes. Credit:Nature Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41564-024-01

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Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

Updated on: March 19,2024 14

Researchers call for regulation of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific research has linked a person's microbiome to everything from gut and mental health to immunity and pred

Updated on:March 19,2024 14

Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

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Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

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