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Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has

Cholestenone shows antibiotic properties against H. pylori

by Shinshu UniversityEffect of sterols on Helicobacter pylori growth and morphology. Credit: © 2021, Jun Nakayama, Shinshu UniversityHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has
Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp

Respiratory syncytial virus infection with inflammatory bowel disease ups risk for hospitalization

by Lori SolomonAdult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection have an increased risk for hospitalization, according to a studypublished&nbsp
Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i

Beans beneficial for patients with history of colorectal neoplasia

by Elana GotkineAdding a cup of beans to the usual diet enhances the gut microbiome and regulates host markers associated with metabolic obesity and colorectal cancer, according to a study published i
Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys

Study reveals how triclosan, likely found in toothpaste, is triggered to harm the gut

by University of North Carolina at Chapel HillCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely howtriclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys
CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord

CRP can help assess severity of acute ulcerative colitis

(HealthDay)—A C-reactive protein (CRP) cutoff is a sensitive and practical alternative to erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) as a criterion to help determine ulcerative colitis (UC) activity, accord
Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d

Stimulating the ear's pressure points could help treat chronic abdominal pain in children and adolescents

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA type of acupressure focused on pressure points in the ear could be a promising treatment for functional abdominal pain d
Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t

Scientists switch on tissue repair in inflammatory bowel disease

by KU LeuvenMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0A method that instructs immune system cells t
Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ
Fecal transplant trial provides hope for liver disease patients

Fecal transplant trial provides hope for liver disease patients

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK is to launch a clinical trial of a "poo transplant" that researchers believe could treat advanced liver disease and f

Fecal transplant trial provides hope for liver disease patients

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK is to launch a clinical trial of a "poo transplant" that researchers believe could treat advanced liver disease and f
Study explores hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal issues

Study explores hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal issues

by Loyola University Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainLoyola Medicine is among the first to conduct a clinical study using hypnotherapy to treat functional dyspepsia, a gastrointestinal diso

Study explores hypnotherapy for gastrointestinal issues

by Loyola University Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainLoyola Medicine is among the first to conduct a clinical study using hypnotherapy to treat functional dyspepsia, a gastrointestinal diso
Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Prévost Jantchou, clinician and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, focused on the rate of C

Despite an increase in new diagnoses, decrease seen in relapses of Crohn's disease in youth

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team led by Dr. Prévost Jantchou, clinician and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, focused on the rate of C
Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c

Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women

by Katie Marquedant,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScreening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC c