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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
Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals

Why we differ in our ability to fight off gut infections

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainΤhe ability of the immune system to fight off bacterial, viral and other invading agents in the gut differs between individuals
When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?

When Is the Stomach Flu Contagious?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 04, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDWhile you're most likely to pass it to someone els
Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In Germany, there are currently around 9,00

Fatty liver is increasingly the cause of liver cell cancer

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. In Germany, there are currently around 9,00
Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu

Exploring adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with inactive inflammatory bowel disease

by University of GothenburgCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for giving birth preterm even when in apparent disease remission, a University of Gothenbu
Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical
How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?Learn how long you should stay homeByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDNorovirus, someti

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?

How Long Is Stomach Flu Contagious?Learn how long you should stay homeByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on October 18, 2023Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDNorovirus, someti
Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

by University of QueenslandCredit:Cell Genomics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2023.100326University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of develo
Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat

Cloning stem cells to find a cure for Crohn's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonResearchers at the UH Stem Cell Center are developing new drug therapies to selectively destroy rogue cells they found in biopsies of pediatric Crohn’s pat
Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining

Exploring the link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer

by Chinese Medical JournalDifferent mechanisms of Salmonella infection contributing towards colorectal cancer. Credit: Chinese Medical JournalIntestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining
First detailed description of Helicobacter-infected individuals

First detailed description of Helicobacter-infected individuals

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161042The first detailed description of the microbiota and immune cells among asymptomat

First detailed description of Helicobacter-infected individuals

by Karolinska InstitutetGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.161042The first detailed description of the microbiota and immune cells among asymptomat
With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation

With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDrs. Sadanand Fulzele and Carlos Isales. Credit: Augusta UniversityWith age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan—which has a k

With age, insufficient tryptophan alters gut microbiota, increases inflammation

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDrs. Sadanand Fulzele and Carlos Isales. Credit: Augusta UniversityWith age, a diet lacking in the essential amino acid tryptophan—which has a k