Understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system

by University of BathMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of scientists

Updated on: May 29,2024

Understanding how our gut microbiome communicates with our immune system

by University of BathMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0An international team of scientists

Updated on:May 29,2024

Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on: June 01,2024

Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on:June 01,2024

'Bad guy' blood cells vital to gut health found

by Monash UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.05.014A Monash University collaboration has found that eosinophils, a type of white blood cel

Updated on: June 14,2024

'Bad guy' blood cells vital to gut health found

by Monash UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.05.014A Monash University collaboration has found that eosinophils, a type of white blood cel

Updated on:June 14,2024

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Changes in mouth bacteria after drinking beetroot juice may promote healthy aging

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDrinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a new stu

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

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

Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levels

Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levelsby London Medical LaboratoryCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's well-known that "full fat" fizzy drinks such as colas,

Updated on: January 24,2024

Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levels

Sweeteners may affect your gut biome and raise blood sugar levelsby London Medical LaboratoryCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's well-known that "full fat" fizzy drinks such as colas,

Updated on:January 24,2024

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study finds

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study findsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified significant variations in the gut

Updated on: January 24,2024

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study finds

Gut microbiome variations could predict colorectal cancer risk, new study findsby United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has identified significant variations in the gut

Updated on:January 24,2024

How the gut microbiota develops in the first five years of life

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiota largely reaches an adult-like composition by five years of age, but important differences remain, finds a study published on March 3

Updated on: March 26,2024

How the gut microbiota develops in the first five years of life

by Cell PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe human gut microbiota largely reaches an adult-like composition by five years of age, but important differences remain, finds a study published on March 3

Updated on:March 26,2024

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics can lead to fungal infection because of disruption to the gut's immune system

by University of BirminghamCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospital are more likely to get fungal infections because of disruption to the immune system in t

Updated on:June 06,2024

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Updated on: March 27,2024

Colorectal cancer gene implicated in broad range of solid tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins UniversityMUTYH-altered samples. (A) CONSORT diagram showing grouping of samples. Samples with somatic MUTYH alterations including pathogenic short varian

Updated on:March 27,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on: March 26,2024

How Your Gut Flora Impacts Health

How Your Gut Flora Impacts HealthByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on July 07, 2022Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDFlora is the scientific term for a group of plant or bacter

Updated on:March 26,2024

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though

Updated on: June 08,2024

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults

by Emily MullinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA little over a year ago, Shannon Gregg noticed she was going to the bathroom more frequently and decided to see a gastroenterologist.Her doctor though

Updated on:June 08,2024