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Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi

Review dives deep into probiotics for colorectal cancer

by Cactus CommunicationsMany patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) suffer a poor prognosis, highlighting the need for effective prevention and treatment. In thisChinese Medical Journalrevi
Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio

Resilience-driven care for inflammatory bowel disease leads to sharp drops in ER visits and hospitalizations

by The Mount Sinai HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA personalized program to increase resilience in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can substantially reduce hospitalizatio
Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from

Alcohol use can alter gut microbes, but not in the way you might think

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol use is a major cause of liver damage and death: Approximately 30,000 persons in the United States die annually from
Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b

Chronic-inflammatory liver disease therapy with synthetic bile acid also directly affects the immune system

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and difficult to treat. Studies conducted b
New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M

New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease

by Jillian Prior,Rutgers UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResearchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson M
AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's

AGA recommends change in testing protocol for cirrhosis patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients with cirrhosis, or permanent liver damage, are at higher risk for coagulation disorders, which impact your body's
AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect

AGA recommends intragastric balloons as an additional weight loss strategy for obese patients

by American Gastroenterological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainObesity is a global pandemic, affecting about 40% of adults in the United States. There is an enormous unmet need for an effect
Pre- and probiotics keep intestinal barriers strong

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

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
Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical

Gastro docs say 'trust your gut,' seek help for digestive issues

A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical
Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i

Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition characterized by chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, is becoming increasingly common i
Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice

Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attractedpublic interest in recent yearsfor their proposed benefits i

Ketogenic diets alter gut microbiome in humans, mice

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainLow-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attractedpublic interest in recent yearsfor their proposed benefits i
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts

Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer

by George Washington UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA mutant protein found in humans with colon cancer blocks a pathway that regulates proliferation and expansion of cells, increasing amounts