Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on: May 28,2024

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on:May 28,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on: April 02,2024

A tale of probiotics and how to help your own gut microbiome

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineLacticaseibacillus casei, a bacterium that is often used to ferment cheese and yoghurt, as seen through an electron microscope. Cr

Updated on:April 02,2024

Stress, stomach pain: diarrhea, constipation, ulcers & more

by Shirley Eichenberger-ArcherYou may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.Can stress causestomach pain?Stress

Updated on: April 24,2024

Stress, stomach pain: diarrhea, constipation, ulcers & more

by Shirley Eichenberger-ArcherYou may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.Can stress causestomach pain?Stress

Updated on:April 24,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on: January 24,2024

Novel stem cell therapy using mRNA technology may stimulate natural repair in liver disease

byBoston Medical CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Stem Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1017/j.stem.2023.10.008Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common

Updated on:January 24,2024

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on: March 05,2024

Frog embryo study helps scientists unravel the human birth anomaly of intestinal malrotation

by The Company of BiologistsA transverse section through the Xenopus tadpole intersects multiple loops of the rotated intestine. Credit: Julia GrzymkowskiHow does our intestine, which can be at l

Updated on:March 05,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on: June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer surgery: Modifying gut microbiota could reduce postoperative complications

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a promising study, Canadian researchers have shown for the first time in mice that modifying intestinal flora before surgery could red

Updated on:June 06,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on: April 02,2024

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

Updated on:April 02,2024

Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Samuel Forster from Hudson Institute of Medical Research is developing new ways of understanding interactions within the human gut micro

Updated on: January 24,2024

Deep dive into the gut unlocks new disease treatments

byHudson Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Samuel Forster from Hudson Institute of Medical Research is developing new ways of understanding interactions within the human gut micro

Updated on:January 24,2024

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms

Updated on: January 25,2024

Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Sora Shimazaki from PexelsCrohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1–7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms

Updated on:January 25,2024

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not

Updated on: May 09,2024

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not

Updated on:May 09,2024

Mechanisms of metastasis in particularly aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer

by Medical University of ViennaA pancreatic islet from a mouse in a typical position, close to a blood vessel; insulin in red, nuclei in blue. Credit: Generated in the Solimena lab, Paul Langerha

Updated on: May 19,2024

Mechanisms of metastasis in particularly aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer

by Medical University of ViennaA pancreatic islet from a mouse in a typical position, close to a blood vessel; insulin in red, nuclei in blue. Credit: Generated in the Solimena lab, Paul Langerha

Updated on:May 19,2024

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

Updated on: May 23,2024

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

Updated on:May 23,2024