Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on: April 15,2024

Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on:April 15,2024

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

Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D—mainly from dietary sources—may help protect

Updated on: May 17,2024

Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D—mainly from dietary sources—may help protect

Updated on:May 17,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on: June 20,2024

Eligible younger US adults less likely to meet colorectal cancer screening guidelines; face greater disparities

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYounger adults living in the U.S. are less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer than older U.S. adul

Updated on:June 20,2024

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Updated on: June 22,2024

Protein variant identified that renders chemotherapy ineffective in gastric cancer

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new protein variant underlies the ability of gastric cancers to resist an otherwise effective family of chemotherapy drugs, according to

Updated on:June 22,2024

Diet type can increase potentially harmful gas in the gut

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inClinical Nutrition, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School looked at the produc

Updated on: March 28,2024

Diet type can increase potentially harmful gas in the gut

by Kat Dodge,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inClinical Nutrition, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School looked at the produc

Updated on:March 28,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on: May 21,2024

Exploring the mechanisms behind swallowing

by Anke Brodmerkel,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.025Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and

Updated on:May 21,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on: June 25,2024

For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study shows that a therapeutic food designed to repair the gut microbiomes of malnourished children is better

Updated on:June 25,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts discuss the 'second brain': The gut microbiome

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnRobert Hutkins and Andy Benson are photographed in the Nebraska Food for Health Center. This image is a composite so the two researchers could appea

Updated on:March 12,2024

Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family

by Senaka Ranadheera,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefi

Updated on: March 30,2024

Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family

by Senaka Ranadheera,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefi

Updated on:March 30,2024

Bile acids may play previously unknown role in Parkinson's

by Van Andel Research InstituteImmunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Credit: W

Updated on: June 28,2024

Bile acids may play previously unknown role in Parkinson's

by Van Andel Research InstituteImmunohistochemistry for alpha-synuclein showing positive staining (brown) of an intraneural Lewy-body in the Substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Credit: W

Updated on:June 28,2024

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on: May 21,2024

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on:May 21,2024