Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on: April 15,2024 11

Pandemic may have changed the gut bacteria of infants, research finds

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityBeta diversity by pandemic group. (A) Pandemic group had significantly different gut microbial richness measured with Unweighted Unifrac distance, which can be

Updated on:April 15,2024 11

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on: January 25,2024 19

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on:January 25,2024 19

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on: April 03,2024 15

Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years: Study

by Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer HospitalAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainLow-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucino

Updated on:April 03,2024 15

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Updated on: March 26,2024 10

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Updated on:March 26,2024 10

Prebiotics could help space travelers stay healthy

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: American Physiological SocietySpace travel can be hard on the human body, but new research suggests that cultivating a healthy gut microbiome could help a

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

Prebiotics could help space travelers stay healthy

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: American Physiological SocietySpace travel can be hard on the human body, but new research suggests that cultivating a healthy gut microbiome could help a

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics

by American Society for NutritionResearcher Cassandra Boyd holding garlic and onion, two foods that the study revealed to be dense in prebiotics. Credit: Cassandra BoydThere is growing evidence t

Updated on: June 03,2024 5

Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics

by American Society for NutritionResearcher Cassandra Boyd holding garlic and onion, two foods that the study revealed to be dense in prebiotics. Credit: Cassandra BoydThere is growing evidence t

Updated on:June 03,2024 5

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant

Updated on: January 25,2024 17

Unveiling a novel immune response in the intestinal epithelium

byCharles UniversityImmune response to SFB bacteria in the intestines. Credit: Katarína KováčováResearchers from the Jan Dobeš laboratory at Charles University in Prague have made a significant

Updated on:January 25,2024 17

Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

by ElsevierLeft-hand: FITC-labeled Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Right-hand: Bright field Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Credit: Rana Al-Sadi, PhDIntestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs)

Updated on: March 28,2024 13

Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

by ElsevierLeft-hand: FITC-labeled Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Right-hand: Bright field Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA1). Credit: Rana Al-Sadi, PhDIntestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs)

Updated on:March 28,2024 13

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on: June 08,2024 7

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on:June 08,2024 7

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

Updated on: April 24,2024 10

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

Updated on:April 24,2024 10

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on: June 22,2024 3

Tomato concentrate could help reduce chronic intestinal inflammation associated with HIV

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research in mice suggests that adding a certain type of tomato concentrate to the diet can re

Updated on:June 22,2024 3

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on: June 17,2024 3

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on:June 17,2024 3