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Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat

Uncovering the links between diet, gut health and immunity

by University of SydneyModel of high protein diet in the induction of sIgA response. High protein diet feeding promotes succinate production by the gut microbiota. High levels of luminal succinat
Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia

Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia
Gut bacteria work in teams, new study finds—here's why that's important for your health

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

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
How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a

How the immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

by University of BernCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe bacteria living in the intestine consist of some 500 to 1000 different species. They make up what is known as the intestinal flora, which plays a
Implementing microbiome diagnostics in personalized medicine: Rise of pharmacomicrobiomics

Implementing microbiome diagnostics in personalized medicine: Rise of pharmacomicrobiomics

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Commentary identifies three actionable challenges for translating pharmacomicrobiomics to personalized medicine in 2020. Pharmacomicrobiomic

Implementing microbiome diagnostics in personalized medicine: Rise of pharmacomicrobiomics

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new Commentary identifies three actionable challenges for translating pharmacomicrobiomics to personalized medicine in 2020. Pharmacomicrobiomic
How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi

How probiotic bacteria benefit the intestine

by Uppsala UniversityDistinct B cell subsets in Peyer’s patches convey probiotic effects by Limosilactobacillus reuteri. Credit: DOI: 10.1186/s40168-021-01128-4Interaction between the gut microbi
How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.

How to avoid reflux after meals this holiday season

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGetting reflux after a meal can leave a bad taste in the mouth, so don't let it ruin your meals this holiday season.
Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.

Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.
Vibrating capsule doubles the ability for constipation sufferers to defecate without drugs

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

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
Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube

Stents inspired by paper-cutting art can deliver drugs to the GI tract

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe device has two key elements -- a soft, stretchy tube made of silicone-based rubber, and a plastic coating etched with needles that pop up when the tube
Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo