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

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains why reflux disease isn't 'just' heartburn

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: AI-generated imageGastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world. It happens when acid comes up from the stomach

Updated on:March 12,2024

Kūmara research offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

by University of AucklandKūmara could be a superior first food for babies, says Professor Clare Wall. Credit: University of AucklandThere's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study

Updated on: February 19,2024

Kūmara research offers hope for sleep-deprived parents

by University of AucklandKūmara could be a superior first food for babies, says Professor Clare Wall. Credit: University of AucklandThere's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study

Updated on:February 19,2024

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers map the immunology of the gut in children with IBD

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101038Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Sachs'

Updated on:April 07,2024

Probiotics shown to create order in preterm babies' guts, fight antimicrobial resistance

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayFive drops equals 2 billion beneficial bacteria. The numbers are staggering and the probiotics beneficial for premature babies. Credit: UiT The Arctic University

Updated on: March 30,2024

Probiotics shown to create order in preterm babies' guts, fight antimicrobial resistance

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayFive drops equals 2 billion beneficial bacteria. The numbers are staggering and the probiotics beneficial for premature babies. Credit: UiT The Arctic University

Updated on:March 30,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on: January 24,2024

Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders

by Cactus CommunicationsCredit:Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.07.001Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout

Updated on:January 24,2024

Deciphering gut microbiome 'chatter' to combat IBD

by Quadram InstituteInteractions of 48 BEV proteins with monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells in healthy (a) and UC (b) conditions. Number of expressed genes/number of interacting proteins are h

Updated on: May 28,2024

Deciphering gut microbiome 'chatter' to combat IBD

by Quadram InstituteInteractions of 48 BEV proteins with monocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells in healthy (a) and UC (b) conditions. Number of expressed genes/number of interacting proteins are h

Updated on:May 28,2024

How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityMicroscopic image of inflamed intestinal tissue; on the right, the DNA repair mechanism is disrupted, resulting in increased tumor-promoting growth. Credit: IKM

Updated on: May 29,2024

How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityMicroscopic image of inflamed intestinal tissue; on the right, the DNA repair mechanism is disrupted, resulting in increased tumor-promoting growth. Credit: IKM

Updated on:May 29,2024

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on: June 22,2024

Drug found to correct gene defect that causes immune-driven gut leakiness

by Iqbal Pittalwala,University of California - RiversideAnica Sayoc-Becera (left) and Declan McCole. Credit: UCR/I. PittalwalaA team of researchers led by biomedical scientist Declan F. McCole a

Updated on:June 22,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on: April 01,2024

Doctors pioneer non-invasive 'string test' for sedation-free upper gastrointestinal monitoring

by Children's Hospital ColoradoThe EnteroTracker—commonly referred to as the "string test"—is being demonstrated here by one of its creators, Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric g

Updated on:April 01,2024

New findings on bacteria that increase risk of pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1. DNA damage induced by infection with bacterial isolates in healthy (hTERT-HPNE), early (Capan-2) and late differentiation stage cancer (AsPC-1) pancreatic cell l

Updated on: June 14,2024

New findings on bacteria that increase risk of pancreatic cancer

by Karolinska InstitutetFigure 1. DNA damage induced by infection with bacterial isolates in healthy (hTERT-HPNE), early (Capan-2) and late differentiation stage cancer (AsPC-1) pancreatic cell l

Updated on:June 14,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on: May 06,2024

New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identif

Updated on:May 06,2024