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Many studies of digestive diseases fail to examine food insecurity

Many studies of digestive diseases fail to examine food insecurity

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a dearth of information, even as diet can often be both a di

Many studies of digestive diseases fail to examine food insecurity

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of food insecurity on digestive diseases found a dearth of information, even as diet can often be both a di
A deep look into the gut's hormones

A deep look into the gut's hormones

by Hubrecht InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDid you ever wonder where that sudden feeling of hunger comes from when your empty stomach rumbles? Thousands of hormone-producing cells, or enteroen

A deep look into the gut's hormones

by Hubrecht InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainDid you ever wonder where that sudden feeling of hunger comes from when your empty stomach rumbles? Thousands of hormone-producing cells, or enteroen
2001 to 2018 saw increase in estimated prevalence of IBD in seniors

2001 to 2018 saw increase in estimated prevalence of IBD in seniors

During 2001 to 2018, the overall estimated prevalence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis increased among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, with a higher increase seen among non-Hispanic Bla

2001 to 2018 saw increase in estimated prevalence of IBD in seniors

During 2001 to 2018, the overall estimated prevalence of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis increased among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries, with a higher increase seen among non-Hispanic Bla
'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an
Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment

Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy

Ubiquitous food additive alters human microbiota and intestinal environment

by Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew clinical research indicates that a widely used food additive, carboxymethylcellulose, alters the intestinal environment of healthy
A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'

A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'

by University of CalgaryLive, 3-dimensional calcium (Ca2+) recordings were made in intact segments of the jejunum, proximal and distal colon in mice expressing a genetically encoded Ca2+ind

A new imaging technique for a clearer picture of the 'brain in the gut'

by University of CalgaryLive, 3-dimensional calcium (Ca2+) recordings were made in intact segments of the jejunum, proximal and distal colon in mice expressing a genetically encoded Ca2+ind
How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i

How to dramatically reduce inappropriate ulcer-prevention prescriptions

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloThis poster is one of the patient education materials developed by UB physicians in a project designed to reduce inappropriate prescribing of proton pump i
Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearch led by investigators atCedars-Sinai Cancer&

Preclinical study: Three-step treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainResearch led by investigators atCedars-Sinai Cancer&
Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis

Perceived cancer risk from colitis-related dysplasia varies by clinician

(HealthDay)—Perceptions of cancer risk for colitis-associated dysplasia vary widely among clinicians, according to a study published in the January issue of theJournal of Crohn's and Colitis
Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and r

Researchers discover associations among PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

byBrigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and r
Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe
Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia