Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects

by Northwestern UniversityTo test whether or not this breakdown effect could protect the entire microbiome, the Northwestern team developed simplified microbial communities, which included variou

Updated on: March 26,2024

Good bacteria can temper chemotherapy side effects

by Northwestern UniversityTo test whether or not this breakdown effect could protect the entire microbiome, the Northwestern team developed simplified microbial communities, which included variou

Updated on:March 26,2024

Digestive problems in 'long COVID' linked to psychological trauma, according research

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problem

Updated on: March 27,2024

Digestive problems in 'long COVID' linked to psychological trauma, according research

byUniversity of OklahomaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problem

Updated on:March 27,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on: June 22,2024

Fecal microbe transplants help cancer patients respond to immunotherapy and shrink tumors

by Diwakar Davar,The ConversationCancer patients who responded well to immunotherapy donated stool samples. Their stool was processed to yield material for a fecal microbe transplant. Credit: Di

Updated on:June 22,2024

Common immune cells found to sometimes prevent intestinal healing

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainB cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can someti

Updated on: July 04,2024

Common immune cells found to sometimes prevent intestinal healing

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainB cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can someti

Updated on:July 04,2024

One in ten people experience frequent meal-related abdominal pain

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround 11 percent of the global population (13 percent of women and 9 percent of men) frequently experience abdominal pain when they

Updated on: May 23,2024

One in ten people experience frequent meal-related abdominal pain

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround 11 percent of the global population (13 percent of women and 9 percent of men) frequently experience abdominal pain when they

Updated on:May 23,2024

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease patients have specific IgG antibodies to human bacterial flagellins

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaLast year, Charles O. Elson,

Updated on:June 01,2024

Gluten intake not tied to cognition in women without celiac disease

Long-term gluten intake is not associated with cognitive scores in middle-aged women without celiac disease, according to a study published online inJAMA Network Open.Yiqing Wang, Ph.D., from Ma

Updated on: May 09,2024

Gluten intake not tied to cognition in women without celiac disease

Long-term gluten intake is not associated with cognitive scores in middle-aged women without celiac disease, according to a study published online inJAMA Network Open.Yiqing Wang, Ph.D., from Ma

Updated on:May 09,2024

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on: June 12,2024

Genomic analysis suggests silent carriers play a role in C. diff infection

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recalcitrant and dangerous intestinal bacterium, Clostridioides difficile causes some half a million infections in the United States ea

Updated on:June 12,2024

Nutritional monitoring and education are vital to ensuring a well-balanced gluten-free diet

by University of the Basque CountryGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.3390/nu13082877A review by the GLUTEN3S research group at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country describes the nutriti

Updated on: March 28,2024

Nutritional monitoring and education are vital to ensuring a well-balanced gluten-free diet

by University of the Basque CountryGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.3390/nu13082877A review by the GLUTEN3S research group at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country describes the nutriti

Updated on:March 28,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024

FODMAPs diet relieves symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from King's College London has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates has improved certain gut symptoms and improve

Updated on: February 21,2024

FODMAPs diet relieves symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from King's College London has found that a diet low in fermented carbohydrates has improved certain gut symptoms and improve

Updated on:February 21,2024

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu

Updated on: April 20,2024

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows

by American Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consu

Updated on:April 20,2024