Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Updated on: June 08,2024 5

Yeasts as triggers of altered immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease

by Frederike Buhse,Kiel UniversityThe yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker's yeast, is one of the yeasts that can drive the altered immune response in Crohn's disease, acc

Updated on:June 08,2024 5

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on: June 06,2024 7

Widespread use of antacids continues despite long-term health risks, education campaigns

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new UNSW study has found that national initiatives were unsuccessful in reducing prolonged use of anti-acid medicines for gastrointestin

Updated on:June 06,2024 7

New research links COVID-19 to loss of taste

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoAziz. Credit: University of ToledoNearly half of individuals who contract COVID-19 experience an abnormal or complete loss of their sense of taste, a new an

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

New research links COVID-19 to loss of taste

by Tyrel Linkhorn,University of ToledoAziz. Credit: University of ToledoNearly half of individuals who contract COVID-19 experience an abnormal or complete loss of their sense of taste, a new an

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

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

Blood and guts: New link uncovered between the gut microbiome and blood groups

by Quadram InstituteFig 1. In silico analysis of RgGH98. (A) SSN analysis of GH98 family. Amino acid sequences were from the CAZy database (www.cazy.org). A total of 355 GH98 sequences were analyzed b

Updated on: April 24,2024 17

Blood and guts: New link uncovered between the gut microbiome and blood groups

by Quadram InstituteFig 1. In silico analysis of RgGH98. (A) SSN analysis of GH98 family. Amino acid sequences were from the CAZy database (www.cazy.org). A total of 355 GH98 sequences were analyzed b

Updated on:April 24,2024 17

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA vibrating capsule designed to stir the colon to action appears to double the ability for adults struggling with debil

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on: May 28,2024 8

Caesarean birth, prolonged labour influence infant gut bacteria, risk of childhood obesity and allergies

by Kim Wright,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvents at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of ch

Updated on:May 28,2024 8

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

Researchers find potential new target against colorectal cancer

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityAnna Means, PhD, R. Daniel Beauchamp, MD, and colleagues are studying a group of proteins that are essential to the growth of colorectal cancer tumors. Credit

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Gastrointestinal symptoms not uncommon with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Approximately 12 percent of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection report gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review published online Ju

Updated on: May 10,2024 3

Gastrointestinal symptoms not uncommon with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Approximately 12 percent of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection report gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review published online Ju

Updated on:May 10,2024 3

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