Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on: June 25,2024

Gut bacteria in multiple sclerosis: Probiotic or commensal, good or bad?

by University of VermontCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have found that a bacterial species called Lactobacillus reuteri, commonly used in probiotics, ca

Updated on:June 25,2024

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditionsbyUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThey're being hailed as

Updated on: January 24,2024

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions

Study links popular weight-loss drugs to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditionsbyUniversity of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThey're being hailed as

Updated on:January 24,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on: June 17,2024

Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0The world of microbes

Updated on:June 17,2024

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatmentsbyUniversity of TokyoPopulation variation. This chart shows how there are some outlying

Updated on: January 24,2024

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatments

Genomic study on ulcers in European and Asian populations could lead to new population-specific treatmentsbyUniversity of TokyoPopulation variation. This chart shows how there are some outlying

Updated on:January 24,2024

Molecular component of caffeine may play a role in gut health

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.018Brigham researchers studying how and why certain cell types proliferate in the gut found tha

Updated on: June 06,2024

Molecular component of caffeine may play a role in gut health

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.02.018Brigham researchers studying how and why certain cell types proliferate in the gut found tha

Updated on:June 06,2024

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on: June 22,2024

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on:June 22,2024

Serious complication of Crohn's disease may be preventable in young people

by University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor children and young adults with Crohn's disease,

Updated on: June 03,2024

Serious complication of Crohn's disease may be preventable in young people

by University of MichiganHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaFor children and young adults with Crohn's disease,

Updated on:June 03,2024

Improving methods for diagnosing esophageal disorders

Updated on: July 27,2025

Improving methods for diagnosing esophageal disorders

Updated on:July 27,2025

Human mini guts reveal new insights into the process leading to Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and potential new therapies

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions working with human intestinal organoids, also called mini gu

Updated on: January 24,2024

Human mini guts reveal new insights into the process leading to Cronkhite-Canada syndrome and potential new therapies

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions working with human intestinal organoids, also called mini gu

Updated on:January 24,2024

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi

Updated on: January 24,2024

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's disease

New evidence suggests link between gut health and Parkinson's diseaseby Alexis Porter,Duke UniversityCredit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.172192While previous studi

Updated on:January 24,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases

FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseasesby Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Amgen's Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to and interchangeable w

Updated on:January 24,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on: June 08,2024

Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as omeprazole

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole—a drug used to curb excess stomach acid—for treating i

Updated on:June 08,2024