FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on:February 19,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for later arrhythmias

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for later arrhythmiasby Lori SolomonPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) overall, as well as Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) individu

Updated on: January 24,2024

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for later arrhythmias

Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for later arrhythmiasby Lori SolomonPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) overall, as well as Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) individu

Updated on:January 24,2024

Clues to brain health may lie in the gut

by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood cravings. Everybody gets them.Smelling brownies in the oven. Hearing a commer

Updated on: June 28,2024

Clues to brain health may lie in the gut

by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFood cravings. Everybody gets them.Smelling brownies in the oven. Hearing a commer

Updated on:June 28,2024

New study finds forgoing one food may treat eosinophilic esophagitis as well as excluding six

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA glass of milk. Credit: NIAIDEliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is as effective

Updated on: May 06,2024

New study finds forgoing one food may treat eosinophilic esophagitis as well as excluding six

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesA glass of milk. Credit: NIAIDEliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is as effective

Updated on:May 06,2024

Food additive nanoparticles could negatively affect your gut health

by Binghamton UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Antioxidants(2023). DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020431Common food additives known as metal oxide nanoparticles may have negative effects on

Updated on: May 23,2024

Food additive nanoparticles could negatively affect your gut health

by Binghamton UniversityGraphical Abstract. Credit:Antioxidants(2023). DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020431Common food additives known as metal oxide nanoparticles may have negative effects on

Updated on:May 23,2024

Pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease may up cancer risk

Patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an increased risk for developing cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on: June 25,2024

Pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease may up cancer risk

Patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an increased risk for developing cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on:June 25,2024

Common IBD treatment blunts COVID-19 vaccine response

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who take a commonly prescribed drug for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should not assume they are protected after a first dose of

Updated on: July 04,2024

Common IBD treatment blunts COVID-19 vaccine response

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who take a commonly prescribed drug for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should not assume they are protected after a first dose of

Updated on:July 04,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on: May 21,2024

Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Tallinn University of Technology, Grete Raba, Signe Adamberg and Kaarel Adamberg showed that an acidic environment enhances the pr

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study confirms efficacy of olamkicept in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Kiel UniversityProf. Dr. Stefan Schreiber, Spokesperson of theCluster of Excellence PMI, director of the Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology, Kiel University and UKSH, and director of the

Updated on: April 02,2024

Study confirms efficacy of olamkicept in patients with ulcerative colitis

by Kiel UniversityProf. Dr. Stefan Schreiber, Spokesperson of theCluster of Excellence PMI, director of the Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology, Kiel University and UKSH, and director of the

Updated on:April 02,2024

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on: June 14,2024

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on:June 14,2024

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's

Updated on: February 21,2024

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's

Updated on:February 21,2024

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on: March 30,2024

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on:March 30,2024