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Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv

Even the fetus has gut bacteria, study shows

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria liv
Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

by Public Library of ScienceConfocal micrograph of a frozen section of mouse gut. Nuclei are shown in green, actin in red and the basement membrane and crypts in blue. Credit: Kevin Mackenzie, Un

Study of bile acids links individual's genetics and microbial gut community

by Public Library of ScienceConfocal micrograph of a frozen section of mouse gut. Nuclei are shown in green, actin in red and the basement membrane and crypts in blue. Credit: Kevin Mackenzie, Un
New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m

New study sheds light on link between lipids and gall stones

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityAssociations of serum lipids with cholelithiasis from Mendelian randomization. (A) Causal effects of genetically lowered lipids on cholelithiasis. (B) Results of m
To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact

To trigger Crohn's disease, pathogenic bacteria co-opt a genetic susceptibility

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeMicroscopic image of the small bowel—the site of inflammation in Crohn's disease. Credit: Charles NgChanges in a single gene open the door for harmful gut bact
New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile

New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment for bile acid diarrhea

by University of CopenhagenDiagnostic potential of serum metabolites. (A) The area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve and p values of individual metabolites distinguishing bile
What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th

What are postbiotics and how can they improve our gut health?

by Deep Jyoti Bhuyan,The ConversationCredit: Alesia Kozik/Pixabay, CC BYMany of us are familiar with probiotics, such as certain yogurts and fermented foods, full of "good" bacteria th
Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout

Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit:Journal of Functional Foods(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105645Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout
Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not

Why am I bloated? Here are some possibilities to consider

by Saman Khalesi and Chris Irwin,The ConversationCredit:Photo by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels,CC BYIf your tummy seems to feel full or stretched and is rumbling all the time, you're not
Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversitySchematic of the 14C-workflow for tracking the metabolic fate of bioactives/nutrients in food, showing the segments demonstrated in this study. Credit:

Researchers confirm the link between diet, microbiota and mental health

by Silvia Dropulich,Monash UniversitySchematic of the 14C-workflow for tracking the metabolic fate of bioactives/nutrients in food, showing the segments demonstrated in this study. Credit:
It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine

It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the intestine
Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat

Evidence-based guideline reduces gastrostomy tube placement in young patients

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: AI-generated imageGastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat
Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta

Study reveals high prevalence of alcohol, opioid use among patients with Crohn's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit:Gastro Hep Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.gastha.2023.03.019Newly diagnosed people with Crohn's disease (CD) in the United Sta