AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect

Updated on: February 19,2024

AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect

Updated on:February 19,2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body

Updated on: May 09,2024

Systemic lupus erythematosus linked to altered gut microbiome

by Osaka UniversityFig.1 Overview of the study. Credit: Yoshihiko Tomofuji et al.Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets tissues of the body

Updated on:May 09,2024

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

Updated on: May 19,2024

Difficulty swallowing linked to chronic opioid use

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic use of opioid painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone significantly increases the risk of dysphagia, difficulty sw

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

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID

Updated on: July 04,2024

Eating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study, published inGut, by researchers from King's and Harvard Medical School, examines data from nearly 600,000 ZOE COVID

Updated on:July 04,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on: June 06,2024

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on:June 06,2024

Researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease

by Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can in

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn's disease

by Fram Dinshaw,McMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University professor Neeraj Narula has discovered that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can in

Updated on:April 09,2024

Children's race may play role in treatment for acute gastroenteritis in emergency departments

by American Academy of PediatricsAdjusted odds/ coefficients among children presenting to the ED with gastroenteritis. Credit: Morgan Congdon, MD, MPHNew research being presented at the American

Updated on: June 22,2024

Children's race may play role in treatment for acute gastroenteritis in emergency departments

by American Academy of PediatricsAdjusted odds/ coefficients among children presenting to the ED with gastroenteritis. Credit: Morgan Congdon, MD, MPHNew research being presented at the American

Updated on:June 22,2024

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug

Updated on: April 24,2024

It doesn't matter much which fiber you choose—just get more fiber

by Duke UniversityThere are lots of choices on the drug store shelves, but which fiber supplement is the right one for you? All of them help, say Duke researchers. Credit: Duke UniversityThat hug

Updated on:April 24,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on: January 24,2024

New study unveils the novel factor FGF18 as a pivotal driver of liver fibrosis

by Toho UniversityIn response to various injuries, TGFb is released from different types of cells, such as macrophages engulfing apoptotic hepatocytes. Then, TGFb induces the production of FGF18 in HS

Updated on:January 24,2024

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

Updated on: May 21,2024

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

Updated on:May 21,2024

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C

Updated on: March 26,2024

Beneficial bacteria can be restored to C-section babies at birth

by John Cramer,Rutgers UniversityMaria Gloria Dominguez-Bello, a professor in Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Department of Anthropology. C

Updated on:March 26,2024