Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on: April 11,2024 11

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on:April 11,2024 11

Individual donor strains do not show link between fecal microbe transplantation and successful melanoma immunotherapy

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamWSS scores from FMT with single donor-recipient pairs.Using the data from Davar et al., the WSS scores were determined by comparing the do

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

Individual donor strains do not show link between fecal microbe transplantation and successful melanoma immunotherapy

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamWSS scores from FMT with single donor-recipient pairs.Using the data from Davar et al., the WSS scores were determined by comparing the do

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Does TikTok's chia-lemon 'internal shower' really beat constipation? Here's what science says

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHeard about the chia seed-lemon juice "internal shower" drink? It's going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digest

Updated on: February 19,2024 16

Does TikTok's chia-lemon 'internal shower' really beat constipation? Here's what science says

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHeard about the chia seed-lemon juice "internal shower" drink? It's going viral on TikTok and is being hailed as a digest

Updated on:February 19,2024 16

Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?

by Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be re

Updated on: July 04,2024 7

Can eating hot chili peppers actually hurt you?

by Christian Moro and Charlotte Phelps,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWe all know the burning sensation we get when eating chillies. Some can tolerate the heat, while others may be re

Updated on:July 04,2024 7

Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease

byNewcastle UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-

Updated on: August 08,2024 0

Study identifies a new disease-inducing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease

byNewcastle UniversityMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-

Updated on:August 08,2024 0

Highlighting dual-therapy-based Helicobacter pylori eradication

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a review article published in the Chinese Medical Journal, researchers summarized the use of dual therapy against H. pylori infection. Credit: The Chinese Medical Associatio

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

Highlighting dual-therapy-based Helicobacter pylori eradication

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a review article published in the Chinese Medical Journal, researchers summarized the use of dual therapy against H. pylori infection. Credit: The Chinese Medical Associatio

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Study reveals connection between gut bacteria and vitamin D levels

by Heather Buschman, PhD,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiomes—the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts—pl

Updated on: April 11,2024 20

Study reveals connection between gut bacteria and vitamin D levels

by Heather Buschman, PhD,University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur gut microbiomes—the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts—pl

Updated on:April 11,2024 20

Link found between stress and Crohn's disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: Psychological stress promotes the expansion of ileal Enterobacteriaceae. a Schematic representation of the stress protocol and legend of bacterial phylum and famil

Updated on: April 11,2024 11

Link found between stress and Crohn's disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressFig. 1: Psychological stress promotes the expansion of ileal Enterobacteriaceae. a Schematic representation of the stress protocol and legend of bacterial phylum and famil

Updated on:April 11,2024 11

Study provides an explanation and potential solution for severe graft-versus-host disease

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The severity of immune-media

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

Study provides an explanation and potential solution for severe graft-versus-host disease

by Baylor College of MedicineMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The severity of immune-media

Updated on:April 03,2024 17

Human stomach micro-physiological system unveiled

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyReconstitution of the human stomach in an MPS device. Credit: UNISTA new development in biomedical engineering has led to the cr

Updated on: January 07,2024 13

Human stomach micro-physiological system unveiled

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyReconstitution of the human stomach in an MPS device. Credit: UNISTA new development in biomedical engineering has led to the cr

Updated on:January 07,2024 13

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on: April 03,2024 17

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on:April 03,2024 17