Microscopic colitis explained—and why it's often mistaken for IBS

by David Bergman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 1976, a Swedish pathologist, C.G Lindström, published apaperdescribing a colonic anomaly. Through his microscope, he not

Updated on: January 24,2024

Microscopic colitis explained—and why it's often mistaken for IBS

by David Bergman,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn 1976, a Swedish pathologist, C.G Lindström, published apaperdescribing a colonic anomaly. Through his microscope, he not

Updated on:January 24,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on: May 21,2024

First clinical trial finds probiotic treatment with dead bacteria is better than placebo at alleviating symptoms of IBS

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria that have been killed by heat can significantly improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared to placebo, and are not associated

Updated on:May 21,2024

Do you need more dietary fiber or less?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other fo

Updated on: January 25,2024

Do you need more dietary fiber or less?

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other fo

Updated on:January 25,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers discuss findings of study on alcohol-related liver disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThrough a unique database, KI researchers have been able to study the risk of mortality among people with liver disease caused by too much alcohol

Updated on:April 03,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on: July 10,2024

Regorafenib synergizes with TAS102 against multiple gastrointestinal cancers: Study

by Impact Journals LLCTAS102 in combination with regorafenib inhibits ERK1/2 and STAT3 signaling. Credit: 2024 Zhang et al.A new research paper waspublishedinOncotargettitled,

Updated on:July 10,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study unravels pathophysiological role of Dectin-1 in promoting colorectal cancer

by Tokyo University of ScienceMouse model of familial colorectal adenomatosis (ApcMin) showing significantly fewer colonic polyps in Dectin-1-deficient (Clec7a–/–) mice; B. Polyps show reduced ex

Updated on:April 11,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on: January 24,2024

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

Infection with stomach bacteria may increase risk of Alzheimer's diseaseby Charité—Universitätsmedizin BerlinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylo

Updated on:January 24,2024

Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer

by University of ArizonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.04.031Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to catc

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gene variation may be early indicator for gastric cancer

by University of ArizonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Gastroenterology(2022). DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2022.04.031Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are hoping to catc

Updated on:June 12,2024

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasia

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasiaby Elana GotkineA noninvasive, multitarget stool RNA (mt-sRNA) test has high sensitivity for detecting col

Updated on: January 24,2024

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasia

Noninvasive multitarget stool RNA test found to have high sensitivity for colorectal neoplasiaby Elana GotkineA noninvasive, multitarget stool RNA (mt-sRNA) test has high sensitivity for detecting col

Updated on:January 24,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on: March 12,2024

Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident

by Sharon Theimer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallo

Updated on:March 12,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on: January 24,2024

Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.An infant given probiotics at an undisclosed hospital has died, U.S. Food and Drug Administration offic

Updated on:January 24,2024

Gene mutation weakens virus-fighting protein in the gut, causing rare inflammatory bowel disease

by Haley Wasserman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with national and international researchers, have iden

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gene mutation weakens virus-fighting protein in the gut, causing rare inflammatory bowel disease

by Haley Wasserman,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainJohns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with national and international researchers, have iden

Updated on:June 12,2024