Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on: May 06,2024

Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

by Mario Falchi,The ConversationCredit: qimono/PixabayOur digestive tract hosts trillions of microbes, mainly bacteria, thathelp usdigest food, make vitamins, strengthen the immune s

Updated on:May 06,2024

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on: March 12,2024

Stopping intestinal bacteria in their tracks

by Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe intestine harbors the greatest number of immune cells in our body. Since the intestine is constantly exposed to v

Updated on:March 12,2024

Investigators uncover small molecule to engineer intestinal cell types

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPaneth cells (red) within a small intestinal organoid treated with Xpo1 inhibitor. Credit: Benjamin Mead and Jeff KarpInvestigators at the Brigham and the Broad

Updated on: April 07,2024

Investigators uncover small molecule to engineer intestinal cell types

by Brigham and Women's HospitalPaneth cells (red) within a small intestinal organoid treated with Xpo1 inhibitor. Credit: Benjamin Mead and Jeff KarpInvestigators at the Brigham and the Broad

Updated on:April 07,2024

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on: June 20,2024

Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainOlder adults suffering a financial shock, defined as a loss of income, experienced elevated levels of loneliness, but this

Updated on:June 20,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on: April 01,2024

A disease trigger for pancreatitis has been identified

by Technical University MunichA Calcium channel is involved in the development of pancreatitis Credit: Prof. Dr. Heiko WittPatients suffering from chronic pancreatitis experience an either recurr

Updated on:April 01,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on: March 26,2024

Fewer tiny newborns are dying of intestinal necrosis, but many tragedies remain

by Denise MannJennifer Canvasser had never heard of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) before she gave birth to twins three months prematurely in 2011, but she has since devoted her life to raising aware

Updated on:March 26,2024

Targeting sleep disorder in Crohn's and other IBD patients

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayA new Flinders University-led study recommends people with IBD be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and debilitating respiratory condition,

Updated on: March 12,2024

Targeting sleep disorder in Crohn's and other IBD patients

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayA new Flinders University-led study recommends people with IBD be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common and debilitating respiratory condition,

Updated on:March 12,2024

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on: April 20,2024

C. diff carriers are common source of infections in health facilities, study shows

by Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 1-in-10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no symptoms of diarrhea were found to be carriers ofCl

Updated on:April 20,2024

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h

Updated on: May 26,2024

AI improves colorectal cancer screening in Lynch syndrome

by Inka Väth,University of Bonn(from left) Prof. Jacob Nattermann and Dr. Robert Hüneburg in the endoscopy. Credit: Rolf Müller, University Hospital Bonn (UKB)People with Lynch syndrome have a h

Updated on:May 26,2024

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on: April 29,2024

New study sheds light on the role of prebiotics in sports nutrition

by Nottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has further revealed the potential for prebiotics to support athletic health and sports nutrition. The study, "Eff

Updated on:April 29,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cold snare polypectomy significantly reduces bleeding risk compared to hot snare polypectomy

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial (RCT) of more than 4,000 people found that the risk for delayed bleeding after polypectomy was sign

Updated on:March 26,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on: February 21,2024

How T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Jody Potter, University of Alabama at BirminghamIntestinal epithelial cells line the inner wall of the gut, creating a barrier to danger

Updated on:February 21,2024