New study finds race-based variations in gut microbiome emerge at 3 months old

by Public Library of ScienceA new study finds that gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood. The results highlig

Updated on: April 29,2024 14

New study finds race-based variations in gut microbiome emerge at 3 months old

by Public Library of ScienceA new study finds that gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood. The results highlig

Updated on:April 29,2024 14

Toddler constipation: How to help your child get relief

by Sue Benzuly, RNConstipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.What is toddler constipation?According to theCleveland Clinic, your toddler may somet

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Toddler constipation: How to help your child get relief

by Sue Benzuly, RNConstipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.What is toddler constipation?According to theCleveland Clinic, your toddler may somet

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

Norovirus link to Crohn's disease may point to new therapies

by NYU Langone HealthHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn&#39

Updated on: March 26,2024 17

Norovirus link to Crohn's disease may point to new therapies

by NYU Langone HealthHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaA new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn&#39

Updated on:March 26,2024 17

Cardiovascular fitness tied to lower inflammatory bowel disease risk in children

by Lori SolomonCardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 inJAMA Pediatrics.Chun-Ying Wu, M

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

Cardiovascular fitness tied to lower inflammatory bowel disease risk in children

by Lori SolomonCardiovascular fitness may lower the risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and teens, according to a study published online May 1 inJAMA Pediatrics.Chun-Ying Wu, M

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Study tracks human milk nutrients in infant microbiome

by Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.The study, &q

Updated on: April 02,2024 17

Study tracks human milk nutrients in infant microbiome

by Cornell UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice helps explain why gut microbiomes of breastfed infants can differ greatly from those of formula-fed infants.The study, &q

Updated on:April 02,2024 17

Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

by ElsevierLeft-hand: FITC-labeled Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Right-hand: Bright field Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Credit: Rana Al-Sadi, PhDIntestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs)

Updated on: March 28,2024 13

Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

by ElsevierLeft-hand: FITC-labeled Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Right-hand: Bright field Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Credit: Rana Al-Sadi, PhDIntestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs)

Updated on:March 28,2024 13

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 16

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 16

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel disease

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel diseaseSlc39a8 mediates the uptake of54Mn at the apical membrane of intestinal organoid monolayer culture. Credit:Nat

Updated on: September 13,2024 0

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel disease

Gut reaction: Low levels of manganese can aggravate inflammatory bowel diseaseSlc39a8 mediates the uptake of54Mn at the apical membrane of intestinal organoid monolayer culture. Credit:Nat

Updated on:September 13,2024 0

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on: October 22,2024 0

Scientists develop mRNA vaccine that protects mice against intestinal C. difficile bacteria

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressModel figure. (A) C. difficile toxins target the intestinal epithelium and cause severe pathology and gastrointestinal disease leading to morbidity and mortality. (B) When

Updated on:October 22,2024 0

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on: May 11,2024 8

A molecular switch for stomach disease

by University of Erlangen-NurembergImmune receptor TLR5 is activated by type IV secretion protein CagL from H. pylori. This leads to a signal cascade, which in turn leads to messenger substances

Updated on:May 11,2024 8

Chlorinated water supplies don't disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children

by Tufts UniversityChlorine treated water leaves children's healthy gut microbiomes unchanged. Credit: Amy PickeringMore than 2,000 children die every day around the world simply because they

Updated on: May 29,2024 7

Chlorinated water supplies don't disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children

by Tufts UniversityChlorine treated water leaves children's healthy gut microbiomes unchanged. Credit: Amy PickeringMore than 2,000 children die every day around the world simply because they

Updated on:May 29,2024 7