H. pylori testing feasible for people in community settings

by Lori SolomonCommunity Helicobacter pylori (HP) testing in high-risk individuals is technically feasible, according to a study published online April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Sh

Updated on: May 14,2024

H. pylori testing feasible for people in community settings

by Lori SolomonCommunity Helicobacter pylori (HP) testing in high-risk individuals is technically feasible, according to a study published online April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Sh

Updated on:May 14,2024

How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoImpact of doxy-PEP use on the gut resistome for DNA-seq samples and RNA-seq samples.a–d, Normalized resistome mass (a,b) and resistome alpha divers

Updated on: November 13,2024

How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoImpact of doxy-PEP use on the gut resistome for DNA-seq samples and RNA-seq samples.a–d, Normalized resistome mass (a,b) and resistome alpha divers

Updated on:November 13,2024

Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w

Updated on: October 22,2024

Tuft cells act as regenerative stem cells in the human intestine, study finds

byHubrecht InstituteProliferating tuft cells also exsit in human primary intestine tissue. Credit: Lulu Huang, Daniel Krueger / Hubrecht InstituteIntestinal tuft cells divide to make new cells w

Updated on:October 22,2024

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on: June 28,2025

A single enzymatic switch steers cell fate in intestinal regeneration

Updated on:June 28,2025

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on: January 25,2024

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on:January 25,2024

Updated guidance provided for GI clinicians on alpha-gal syndrome

by Elana GotkineA subset of patients with alpha-gal allergy have gastrointestinal symptoms without skin changes or anaphylaxis, according to a clinical practice update published in the April issue of&

Updated on: May 17,2024

Updated guidance provided for GI clinicians on alpha-gal syndrome

by Elana GotkineA subset of patients with alpha-gal allergy have gastrointestinal symptoms without skin changes or anaphylaxis, according to a clinical practice update published in the April issue of&

Updated on:May 17,2024

Highlighting dual-therapy-based Helicobacter pylori eradication

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a review article published in the Chinese Medical Journal, researchers summarized the use of dual therapy against H. pylori infection. Credit: The Chinese Medical Associatio

Updated on: May 28,2024

Highlighting dual-therapy-based Helicobacter pylori eradication

by Cactus CommunicationsIn a review article published in the Chinese Medical Journal, researchers summarized the use of dual therapy against H. pylori infection. Credit: The Chinese Medical Associatio

Updated on:May 28,2024

Microbiome shift linked to Crohn's disease remission sparks clinical study on new therapy

Updated on: April 09,2025

Microbiome shift linked to Crohn's disease remission sparks clinical study on new therapy

Updated on:April 09,2025

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on December 23, 2023Medically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNAlkaline water is slightly less acidic than reg

Updated on: March 26,2024

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?

What Are the Benefits of Alkaline Water?ByChristopher BerglandUpdated on December 23, 2023Medically reviewed byJamie Johnson, RDNAlkaline water is slightly less acidic than reg

Updated on:March 26,2024

MAFLD: A new name and definition brings hope for patients with fatty liver disease

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consensus panel led by researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) has highlighted the need

Updated on: February 21,2024

MAFLD: A new name and definition brings hope for patients with fatty liver disease

by Westmead Institute for Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international consensus panel led by researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) has highlighted the need

Updated on:February 21,2024

Microbiota poised for diagnostic and therapeutic roles in clinics within 5–10 years, says expert

Updated on: June 28,2025

Microbiota poised for diagnostic and therapeutic roles in clinics within 5–10 years, says expert

Updated on:June 28,2025

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on: May 11,2024

Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?

by Vincent Ho,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.Alcohol c

Updated on:May 11,2024