What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on: January 25,2024

What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it

by Enzo Palombo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old w

Updated on:January 25,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Diet rich in animal foods, alcohol and sugar linked to 'inflammatory' gut microbiome

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar is linked to a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation,

Updated on:June 20,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on: January 24,2024

The Y-chromosome and its impact on digestive diseases

by First Hospital of Jilin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new aven

Updated on:January 24,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on: April 03,2024

Researchers question whether synthetic dyes pose health risks to your colon and rectum

by Lorne J. Hofseth,The ConversationUnpublished data generated by Lorne Hofseth and Alexander Chumanevich of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Vertical axis shows DNA damage

Updated on:April 03,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on: May 28,2024

Smectite promotes probiotic biofilm formation in gut for cancer immunotherapy

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSmectite microspheres specifically support the typical probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. longum to form biofilms on the surface. Credit: Lei Dong, Nanjing

Updated on:May 28,2024

Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment,

Updated on: December 19,2024

Gut microbiota: A consensus paper to regulate the 'wild west' of diagnostic tests

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe gut microbiota might perhaps one day become a routine tool for the early diagnosis of many diseases and to guide treatment,

Updated on:December 19,2024

Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals how certain gut bacteria compromise radiotherapy

by Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Ludwig Chicago Co-director Ralph Weichselbaum and Yang-Xin Fu of the University of Texas Southwestern Medic

Updated on:April 11,2024

ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding

(HealthDay)—In an American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published in the May issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the mana

Updated on: February 19,2024

ACG issues guideline for management of upper GI bleeding

(HealthDay)—In an American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published in the May issue of theAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the mana

Updated on:February 19,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on: April 11,2024

Study reveals new insights into human gut-brain connection

by Laureate Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made

Updated on:April 11,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on: May 29,2024

Two studies discuss how to get benefits of fiber without side effects

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignDietary fiber promotes digestive health but can also cause side effects. University of Illinois researchers evaluate fiber tolerance i

Updated on:May 29,2024

How to Manage a Sensitive Stomach

How to Manage a Sensitive StomachByLindsey DeSoto, RD, LDPublished on August 09, 2022Medically reviewed byShadi Hamdeh, MDEveryone experiencesstomach discomfortfrom

Updated on: March 26,2024

How to Manage a Sensitive Stomach

How to Manage a Sensitive StomachByLindsey DeSoto, RD, LDPublished on August 09, 2022Medically reviewed byShadi Hamdeh, MDEveryone experiencesstomach discomfortfrom

Updated on:March 26,2024

Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation

Updated on: June 04,2025

Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation

Updated on:June 04,2025