Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on: March 28,2024

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Updated on:March 28,2024

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on: March 05,2024

New tool for assessing diarrhea-related dehydration is built for global deployment

by University of FloridaA study program coordinator demonstrates a stool culture to a local health worker in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: Adam C. Levine, M.D.For adults and older children, dehydrat

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers discover the role of intestinal fibrosis in inflammatory bowel disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Intestinal fibrosis is a

Updated on:April 09,2024

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gut

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gutbyMedical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.09.010A re

Updated on: January 24,2024

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gut

Immune cells identified as 'metabolic factories' in the gutbyMedical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.09.010A re

Updated on:January 24,2024

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

by Laval UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led

Updated on: May 13,2024

Scientists discover link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis

by Laval UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team has established a link between gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. The team led

Updated on:May 13,2024

Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

Updated on: January 24,2024

Gut bacteria show promise for thwarting toxic effects of cadmium

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit:Chemosphere(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139581As a heavy metal that can persist in the human body for decades—and ent

Updated on:January 24,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI technique reveals gut biome's role in depression and high blood pressure

by Doug Bennett,University of FloridaA gut microbiota rendering showing staphylococcus, enterococcus and lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: University of FloridaTo solve the elusive medical mystery

Updated on:May 26,2024

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco

Updated on: June 08,2024

Recommendations updated for postcolonoscopy management

(HealthDay)—In two guideline updates from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, published in the March issue ofGastroenterology, recommendations are presented for postcolonosco

Updated on:June 08,2024

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on: June 14,2024

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, a

Updated on:June 14,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on: April 20,2024

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on:April 20,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on: March 12,2024

Experts examine the safety of probiotics

by International Scientific Association for Probiotics and PrebioticsCredit:Gut Microbes(2023). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2185034Scientific evidence assessing the benefits and risks of pr

Updated on:March 12,2024

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves first pill to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

by Cara MurezPatients with Crohn's disease have a new treatment option, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of a pill called Rinvoq (upadacitinib).Rinvoq is meant to treat adults

Updated on:February 19,2024