The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge

Updated on: February 19,2024 11

The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss

by Jane Varney,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTheFODMAP dietisused to help manageirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it's becoming more popular. Now blogge

Updated on:February 19,2024 11

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on: March 30,2024 19

Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Alicia Harper, PexelsWe hear a lot about how probiotics are key to gut health, and therefore an important component of overall health. The

Updated on:March 30,2024 19

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

Updated on: March 14,2024 10

Climate change linked to spread of diarrheal illness

by University of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Surrey reveals that temperature, day length and humidity are linked to the increased spread of a diarrhe

Updated on:March 14,2024 10

Understanding C. diff infection

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Understanding C. diff infection

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicA medical illustration of Clostridioides difficile bacteria, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, presented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

New 3D bioprinted model to study common liver disease, find effective treatment

by ElsevierA stained micrograph of 3D primary human liver cell tissue modeling MASH. Areas of fibrosis are indicated in blue. Credit: Viscient BiosciencesMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohe

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

New 3D bioprinted model to study common liver disease, find effective treatment

by ElsevierA stained micrograph of 3D primary human liver cell tissue modeling MASH. Areas of fibrosis are indicated in blue. Credit: Viscient BiosciencesMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohe

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on: May 21,2024 3

Four studies look at global burden of digestive diseases

(HealthDay)—Global burdens of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and stomach cancer increased from 1990 to 2017, according to four studies published online Oct. 21

Updated on:May 21,2024 3

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health

by University of MissouriAn illustration of the non-invasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract. Credit: Marina ResnyanskayaA healthy person has a general balan

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

ChatGPT does not pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

by Elana GotkineThe natural language processing model Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) does not pass the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Self-Assessment Tests, according to

Updated on: February 19,2024 20

ChatGPT does not pass American College of Gastroenterology tests

by Elana GotkineThe natural language processing model Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer (ChatGPT) does not pass the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Self-Assessment Tests, according to

Updated on:February 19,2024 20

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on: March 26,2024 14

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

Updated on:March 26,2024 14

E. coli bacteria found to exploit Crohn's disease inflammation

by Cornell UniversityEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHA multi-year study of the role of E. coligut bacteria in Crohn's disease finds that intestinal infl

Updated on: June 28,2024 7

E. coli bacteria found to exploit Crohn's disease inflammation

by Cornell UniversityEscherichia coli. Credit: Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID, NIHA multi-year study of the role of E. coligut bacteria in Crohn's disease finds that intestinal infl

Updated on:June 28,2024 7

'Humanized' liver in mice reveals roots of chronic diseases

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms f

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

'Humanized' liver in mice reveals roots of chronic diseases

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms f

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on: January 24,2024 12

Getting to the root of visceral gut pain: Research highlights the role played by glia

byMichigan State UniversityIL-1β expression is increased in enteric glia after inflammation. Credit:Science Signaling(2023). DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.adg1668Researchers at Michigan Sta

Updated on:January 24,2024 12