Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA reduction in dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux diseas

Updated on: April 15,2024

Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA reduction in dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux diseas

Updated on:April 15,2024

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on: March 20,2024

Hypoxia visualized by endoscopy as an indicator for assessing bowel urgency and ulcerative colitis disease activity

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.035Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic colitis of indeterminate origin

Updated on:March 20,2024

Researchers propose novel model for surgical action triplets recognition

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research group led by Prof. Jia Fucang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Scienc

Updated on: January 07,2024

Researchers propose novel model for surgical action triplets recognition

by Li Yuan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research group led by Prof. Jia Fucang from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Scienc

Updated on:January 07,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on: August 22,2024

6 Warning Signs of Colon Cancer

Updated on:August 22,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on: March 14,2024

Guideline now recommends fecal microbiota transplant for the majority of recurrent C. diff patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and P

Updated on:March 14,2024

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on: September 04,2024

Engineered probiotic successfully ameliorates ulcerative colitis in animal models

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.028Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (

Updated on:September 04,2024

Lab-grown mini-intestines map how Shigella bacteria invade human gut tissue

Updated on: June 28,2025

Lab-grown mini-intestines map how Shigella bacteria invade human gut tissue

Updated on:June 28,2025

Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).

Updated on: July 08,2024

Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition

byUniversity of VirginiaDecreased epithelial detachment in biopsy samples of patients with Crohn's disease compared with controls (**p = 0.006). Credit:Scientific Reports(2024).

Updated on:July 08,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on: May 29,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds unexpected protective properties of pain

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Chiu Lab/Harvard Medical SchoolPain has been long recognized as one of evolution's most reliable tools to detect the presence of harm and signal that somethin

Updated on:April 11,2024

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy

Updated on: September 15,2024

AI shows promise for precision inflammatory bowel disease management

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAdvanced endoscopic technologies, including virtual chromoendoscopy (top), Cellvizio confocal laser endomicroscopy (middle left), Olympus high-magnification endocy

Updated on:September 15,2024

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on: February 20,2025

Scientists develop realistic 'micro-gut' model to study relationship between gut microbes and human diseases

byNational University of SingaporeThis 3D "gut-on-a-chip" model, developed by Prof Lim Chwee Teck (center) and his team, allows scientists to better study gut microbes in real time and

Updated on:February 20,2025