New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

New resource for gastroenterologists on using probiotics and prebiotics in clinical practice

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientific evidence, not popular ideas, should drive probiotic and prebiotic recommendations in cl

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on: June 17,2024 8

How a high fat diet allows expulsion of intestinal parasite worms

by Lancaster UniversityHigh fat diet induced obesity protects mice from chronic T. muris infection. Percentage change in basal start weight in wild-type C57BL/6 mice receiving 12 weeks of CD or H

Updated on:June 17,2024 8

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on: March 05,2024 14

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on:March 05,2024 14

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp

Updated on: September 02,2024 0

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp

Updated on:September 02,2024 0

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

Cluster of new studies reveal how gut microbes work to tame intestinal inflammation

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainBile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest.But, according to a series of n

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Belonging while battling bowel disease

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaDealing with chronic conditions like Crohn&#3

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Belonging while battling bowel disease

by Sonya Goins, Mayo Clinic News NetworkHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaDealing with chronic conditions like Crohn&#3

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on: June 12,2024 8

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on:June 12,2024 8

Biodiversity of gut bacteria is associated with sexual behavior

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Centre for Infection ResearchElectron micrograph of Segatella copri (strain HDD04). Credit: HZI/Mathias MueskenThe human body is colonized by a variety o

Updated on: March 15,2024 7

Biodiversity of gut bacteria is associated with sexual behavior

FEBRUARY 26, 2024by Andreas Fischer, Helmholtz Centre for Infection ResearchElectron micrograph of Segatella copri (strain HDD04). Credit: HZI/Mathias MueskenThe human body is colonized by a variety o

Updated on:March 15,2024 7

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on: May 06,2024 10

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

Updated on:May 06,2024 10

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on: April 07,2024 15

Researchers determine bariatric surgery lowers health risks for people with common liver disorder

by West Virginia UniversityBariatric surgery—or gastric bypass—as a treatment method for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease has a significant impact on improving clinical outcomes, a

Updated on:April 07,2024 15