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The gut microbiome of Irish Travellers gives a timely public health lesson

The gut microbiome of Irish Travellers gives a timely public health lesson

by Science Foundation IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Center in Cork were stunned by the findings of the first microbiome study of Irish Tr

The gut microbiome of Irish Travellers gives a timely public health lesson

by Science Foundation IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Center in Cork were stunned by the findings of the first microbiome study of Irish Tr
Surgery to heal inflamed gut may create new target for disease

Surgery to heal inflamed gut may create new target for disease

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surgical procedure meant to counter ulcerative colitis, an immune disease affecting the colon, may trigger a second immune system attack, a new stu

Surgery to heal inflamed gut may create new target for disease

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA surgical procedure meant to counter ulcerative colitis, an immune disease affecting the colon, may trigger a second immune system attack, a new stu
Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind

Cracking the colon code – new light shed on gut function

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew insights into how the colon functions and actually expels its contents have been revealed for the first time following decades of study by Flind
Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers find

Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers find

Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers findby Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Rutgers and other institutions

Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers find

Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers findby Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Rutgers and other institutions
Inflammatory bowel disease tied to spondyloarthritis

Inflammatory bowel disease tied to spondyloarthritis

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more often have spondyloarthritis (SpA) before and after diagnosis of IBD, according to a study recently published in theJournal of Crohn's and

Inflammatory bowel disease tied to spondyloarthritis

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) more often have spondyloarthritis (SpA) before and after diagnosis of IBD, according to a study recently published in theJournal of Crohn's and
Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i

Happiness might protect you from gastrointestinal distress

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainSerotonin, a chemical known for its role in producing feelings of well-being and happiness in the brain, can reduce the ability of some i
Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects

Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects

by Northwestern UniversityTo test whether or not this breakdown effect could protect the entire microbiome, the Northwestern team developed simplified microbial communities, which included variou

Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects

by Northwestern UniversityTo test whether or not this breakdown effect could protect the entire microbiome, the Northwestern team developed simplified microbial communities, which included variou
Study paints a new picture of colon development in mammals

Study paints a new picture of colon development in mammals

by Nicole Krueger,University of OregonEpifluorescence image of the developing mouse colon from the study. All cells of the colon lining are bright red, while the specialized stem cells are also

Study paints a new picture of colon development in mammals

by Nicole Krueger,University of OregonEpifluorescence image of the developing mouse colon from the study. All cells of the colon lining are bright red, while the specialized stem cells are also
Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip
Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal

Exclusion diet may ease refractory ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—An ulcerative colitis exclusion diet (UCED) shows promise as an independent therapy for patients with refractory disease, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in theJournal
Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas

Heavy antibiotic use tied to development of Crohn's, colitis

The more antibiotics that seniors take, the greater their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study suggests.The findings could help explain some of the increase inCrohn's diseas
Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease

Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and

Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and