The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on: July 10,2024

The Soda Tax Dilemma: Why Sweetened Beverage Taxes Aren't Curbing Obesity

Updated on:July 10,2024

Study finds significant variation in anatomy of human guts

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityNew research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between health

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study finds significant variation in anatomy of human guts

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityNew research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between health

Updated on:April 11,2024

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on: December 30,2023

First comprehensive medical guideline on management of pouchitis released

byAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the

Updated on:December 30,2023

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on: June 06,2024

Antibiotics' effect on the mycobiome found to vary from person to person

by American Society for MicrobiologyDynamic of the mycobiota characteristics in 22 healthy individuals during a 2-week period. (A) Fungal species relative abundances at 1-week apart time points f

Updated on:June 06,2024

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, Prevention

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, PreventionByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 07, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDAtrophic gastritis is a condition t

Updated on: March 26,2024

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, Prevention

Atrophic Gastritis: Definition, Causes, PreventionByPatty Weasler, RN, BSNPublished on October 07, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDAtrophic gastritis is a condition t

Updated on:March 26,2024

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on: January 27,2025

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on:January 27,2025

FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on: February 21,2024

FDA approves first pill for fecal transplant therapy

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota—similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy—to treat the bacterial infectio

Updated on:February 21,2024

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on: September 04,2024

Navigating the digestive tract: Study offers first detailed map of the small intestine

byWeizmann Institute of ScienceAn image of tissue from the human small intestine obtained with the help of fluorescent dyes that made it possible to mark numerous proteins in parallel, thereby m

Updated on:September 04,2024

Residue from rinse agents used in commercial dishwashers found to destroy protective layer in gut

by University of ZurichDose-dependent cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells in response to professional dishwasher detergent and rinse aid. A, Cytotoxicity of monolayer-cultured Caco-2 cells treated with

Updated on: May 23,2024

Residue from rinse agents used in commercial dishwashers found to destroy protective layer in gut

by University of ZurichDose-dependent cytotoxicity in Caco-2 cells in response to professional dishwasher detergent and rinse aid. A, Cytotoxicity of monolayer-cultured Caco-2 cells treated with

Updated on:May 23,2024

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach Flu

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach FluWhat You Should Know About GastroenteritisByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDA 24-hour stomach

Updated on: March 26,2024

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach Flu

An Overview of the 24-Hour Stomach FluWhat You Should Know About GastroenteritisByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 04, 2023Medically reviewed byJane Kim, MDA 24-hour stomach

Updated on:March 26,2024

Study to decode microbe-gut signaling suggests potential new treatment for IBD

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterControl mice show the ability to clear away an experimental infection (images in the left column). But mice with impaired antimicrobial program

Updated on: June 06,2024

Study to decode microbe-gut signaling suggests potential new treatment for IBD

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterControl mice show the ability to clear away an experimental infection (images in the left column). But mice with impaired antimicrobial program

Updated on:June 06,2024

Study reveals how ulcer bacteria's ability to attach to inflamed stomach is affected by pH

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae188A study by Anna Arnqvist's research group at Umeå University reveals molecular deta

Updated on: March 27,2024

Study reveals how ulcer bacteria's ability to attach to inflamed stomach is affected by pH

by Claes Björnberg,Umea UniversityCredit:Nucleic Acids Research(2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae188A study by Anna Arnqvist's research group at Umeå University reveals molecular deta

Updated on:March 27,2024