Emotional well-being may be directly linked to women's gut health

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpecific species of bacteria were present with higher abundances in women who reported being happier, more hopeful and having bette

Updated on: June 01,2024

Emotional well-being may be directly linked to women's gut health

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpecific species of bacteria were present with higher abundances in women who reported being happier, more hopeful and having bette

Updated on:June 01,2024

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on: May 07,2024

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on:May 07,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on: March 26,2024

How IBD is Different From the Stomach Flu

How IBD is Different From the Stomach FluThese conditions have similar symptoms but different treatmentsByAmber J. TrescaUpdated on August 15, 2023Medically reviewed byShadi Ha

Updated on:March 26,2024

Constipation associated with increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events in elderly Australian patients

by La Trobe UniversitySummary of the findings. This study found that constipation was positively associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events. CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio. T

Updated on: March 26,2024

Constipation associated with increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular events in elderly Australian patients

by La Trobe UniversitySummary of the findings. This study found that constipation was positively associated with hypertension and cardiovascular events. CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio. T

Updated on:March 26,2024

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on: June 28,2024

When antireflux surgery is needed to treat GERD after endoscopy

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esopha

Updated on:June 28,2024

H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history

(HealthDay)—Among those who haveHelicobacter pyloriinfection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment forH. pylorireduces the ris

Updated on: June 17,2024

H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history

(HealthDay)—Among those who haveHelicobacter pyloriinfection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment forH. pylorireduces the ris

Updated on:June 17,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on: May 21,2024

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Updated on:May 21,2024

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on: April 20,2024

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on:April 20,2024

Gut microbiota acts like an auxiliary liver, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.04.004Microbes in the mammalian gut can significantly change their hosts' amino acid

Updated on: April 27,2024

Gut microbiota acts like an auxiliary liver, study finds

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit:Cell Host & Microbe(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.04.004Microbes in the mammalian gut can significantly change their hosts' amino acid

Updated on:April 27,2024

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on: May 19,2024

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in inflammatory bowel disease explored

(HealthDay)—The pooled prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is 2.16 percent in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the December issue of&nb

Updated on:May 19,2024

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on:April 29,2024

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Updated on: April 01,2024

Physicians demystify common gastrointestinal issues

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf the thought of talking to your doctor—or anyone—about constipation, diarrhea, bloating, hemorrhoids, and other similar issu

Updated on:April 01,2024