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Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi

Our genes shape our gut bacteria, new research shows

by University of Notre DameIn the study, published recently inScience, researchers discovered that most bacteria in the gut microbiome are heritable after looking at more than 16,000 gut mi
New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim

New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA

by Mauro D'amato, Ferdinando Bonfiglio,The ConversationCredit: Nic Wood from PexelsDo you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few tim
Childhood abdominal pain may be linked to disordered eating in teenagers

Childhood abdominal pain may be linked to disordered eating in teenagers

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research shows that people who suffer from recurrent abdominal pain in childhood may be more likely to have disordered eating as teenagers.Thi

Childhood abdominal pain may be linked to disordered eating in teenagers

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research shows that people who suffer from recurrent abdominal pain in childhood may be more likely to have disordered eating as teenagers.Thi
Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s
Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i

Improvements in care could save the lives of more acute bowel obstruction patients

by Rebecca Ferguson,University of SheffieldMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0"Delay i
What Is Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy?

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

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
How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.
Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo
Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact

Urgent action needed to develop climate interventions that support healthy aging

by Alistair Keely,University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new UK-wide research project has found a 'critical' need for urban interventions that mitigate the negative impact
Study tracks human milk nutrients in infant microbiome

Study tracks human milk nutrients in infant microbiome

by Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.The study, &q

Study tracks human milk nutrients in infant microbiome

by Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.The study, &q
How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer

How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityMicroscopic image of inflamed intestinal tissue; on the right, the DNA repair mechanism is disrupted, resulting in increased tumor-promoting growth. Credit: IKM

How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityMicroscopic image of inflamed intestinal tissue; on the right, the DNA repair mechanism is disrupted, resulting in increased tumor-promoting growth. Credit: IKM
Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring by intestinal ultrasound (IUS) results in reduced time to treatment change and to remission, according to a study present

Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring by intestinal ultrasound (IUS) results in reduced time to treatment change and to remission, according to a study present