Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on:March 28,2024

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti

Updated on: May 17,2024

Minimally invasive diagnostic biomarker strategy successful in detecting early esophageal cancer

by Caslon Hatch,Johns Hopkins UniversityIntermediate magnification micrograph of an intramucosal esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer. H&E stain. Endoscopic mucosal resecti

Updated on:May 17,2024

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on: June 20,2024

Belly fat hinders digestive disease medications

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe mass and composition of our bodies can significantly affect the way medications are metabolized and absorbed. Investigators at C

Updated on:June 20,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on:April 11,2024

Too many babies are still dying from serious intestinal disease, as improvements slow and disparities persist

by Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) SocietyMicah, before he developed necrotizing enterocolitis. Credit: Jennifer Canvasser, NEC SocietyA study published inJAMA Network Openhas found that i

Updated on: March 28,2024

Too many babies are still dying from serious intestinal disease, as improvements slow and disparities persist

by Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) SocietyMicah, before he developed necrotizing enterocolitis. Credit: Jennifer Canvasser, NEC SocietyA study published inJAMA Network Openhas found that i

Updated on:March 28,2024

Guidance provided for fecal microbiota transplantation in children

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recommended for moderate-to-severe or recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a clinical repo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Guidance provided for fecal microbiota transplantation in children

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recommended for moderate-to-severe or recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), according to a clinical repo

Updated on:January 24,2024

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a

Updated on: July 04,2024

Biopsy-free diagnosis of celiac disease in adults shows promising results

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Salerno, Italy, have found that a simple blood test for tTG-IgA concentrations could be used as a

Updated on:July 04,2024

New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on: April 24,2024

New drug application doubles rates of remission in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in

Updated on:April 24,2024

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on: May 14,2024

Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome

by University of GothenburgCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsA study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) p

Updated on:May 14,2024

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on: June 22,2024

Dual-action antibiotic found that kills C. difficile, preventing reinfections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressC. difficile spore (gold) emerging from a bacterium (turquoise). Credit: Jeshina Janardhanan and Yuanyuan QianA team of biochemists at the University of Notre Dame has fou

Updated on:June 22,2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on: January 24,2024

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on:January 24,2024

'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

'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