Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds colon cancer driven by hereditary gene mutations in 1 in 6 patients

by Mayo ClinicCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A new Mayo Clinic study bolsters evidence that colorectal cancer is often imprinted in family genes

Updated on:April 11,2024

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new study

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new studyby Osman Moneer,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Developmental Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2023.10.004Research f

Updated on: January 24,2024

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new study

Bile duct function and disease highlighted in new studyby Osman Moneer,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Developmental Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2023.10.004Research f

Updated on:January 24,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on: April 23,2024

How new drug approvals are reshaping treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis

by Morgan Duerden,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disorder that affects the esophagus,

Updated on:April 23,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on: August 22,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on:August 22,2024

What Is Bilirubin?

What Is Bilirubin?A Byproduct of Breaking Down Red Blood Cells Involved in DigestionByMark GurarieUpdated on August 23, 2022Medically reviewed byPriyanka Chugh, MDBilirubin is

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Is Bilirubin?

What Is Bilirubin?A Byproduct of Breaking Down Red Blood Cells Involved in DigestionByMark GurarieUpdated on August 23, 2022Medically reviewed byPriyanka Chugh, MDBilirubin is

Updated on:March 26,2024

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach CancerByJaime R. Herndon, MS, MPHUpdated on June 25, 2023Medically reviewed byOliver Eng, MDThe signs and symptoms ofstomach cancer, also kn

Updated on: March 26,2024

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Stomach CancerByJaime R. Herndon, MS, MPHUpdated on June 25, 2023Medically reviewed byOliver Eng, MDThe signs and symptoms ofstomach cancer, also kn

Updated on:March 26,2024

MAFLD: A new name and definition brings hope for patients with fatty liver disease

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consensus panel led by researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) has highlighted the need

Updated on: February 21,2024

MAFLD: A new name and definition brings hope for patients with fatty liver disease

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consensus panel led by researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) has highlighted the need

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study finds gut microbes adapt quickly to changes in food preparation

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityAssistant Professor in Human Evolutionary Biology Rachel Carmody authored a paper on how cooking methods affect the gut microbiome. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Har

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds gut microbes adapt quickly to changes in food preparation

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityAssistant Professor in Human Evolutionary Biology Rachel Carmody authored a paper on how cooking methods affect the gut microbiome. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Har

Updated on:April 11,2024

Nervous Stomach

Nervous StomachByMichelle PuglePublished on November 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDA nervous stomach is a common problem that can be caused by emotional challen

Updated on: March 26,2024

Nervous Stomach

Nervous StomachByMichelle PuglePublished on November 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDA nervous stomach is a common problem that can be caused by emotional challen

Updated on:March 26,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on: March 14,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on:March 14,2024

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on: February 20,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on:February 20,2025