Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on: May 28,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on:May 28,2024

Study uncovers how the gut's microbiome boosts immune development

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoArthur Mortha, left, and Pailin Chiaranunt led new research that unveils new insights into how our resident gut microbes influence immune development. Credit: M

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study uncovers how the gut's microbiome boosts immune development

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoArthur Mortha, left, and Pailin Chiaranunt led new research that unveils new insights into how our resident gut microbes influence immune development. Credit: M

Updated on:January 24,2024

What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting

by Vincent Ho and Kate Levett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you fe

Updated on: June 14,2024

What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting

by Vincent Ho and Kate Levett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you fe

Updated on:June 14,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on: January 24,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on:January 24,2024

What Is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?

What Is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?ByCory MartinPublished on September 29, 2021Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDPortal hypertensive gastropathy(PHG) refers to c

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?

What Is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?ByCory MartinPublished on September 29, 2021Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDPortal hypertensive gastropathy(PHG) refers to c

Updated on:March 26,2024

Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on: September 14,2024

Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on:September 14,2024

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on: February 20,2025

Human microbiota modeling system can predict individual sensitivity to food additives

byPasteur InstituteSection of intestinal tissue with staining of immune cells. Credit: Héloïse RytterWidely used by the food industry, emulsifiers—a type of food additive—are found in many daily

Updated on:February 20,2025

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on: January 04,2024

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on:January 04,2024

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnets

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnetsby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: AI-generated imageDoctors at Guthrie Healthcare System, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, have documented a case of

Updated on: January 24,2024

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnets

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnetsby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: AI-generated imageDoctors at Guthrie Healthcare System, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, have documented a case of

Updated on:January 24,2024

Scientists identify common cause of gastroenteritis in young children and adults over age 50

by Lilly Matson,University of New South WalesQuantitative real-time PCR detection of Aeromonas, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella/EIEC, and Yersinia species in different age groups, from 0 to

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists identify common cause of gastroenteritis in young children and adults over age 50

by Lilly Matson,University of New South WalesQuantitative real-time PCR detection of Aeromonas, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella/EIEC, and Yersinia species in different age groups, from 0 to

Updated on:June 03,2024

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi

Updated on: June 20,2024

Can probiotics and prebiotics restore your gut after antibiotics?

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: Ann H from PexelsAntibioticstreat infectionscaused by bacteria. But they can also destroy the good bacteria in your gut. For some people, thi

Updated on:June 20,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024