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Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearchers used human intestinal organoids in their study. This confocal immunofluorescence image shows a stem cell-derived human intestinal organoi

Research in mice suggests zinc supplements have potential value to directly treat short bowel syndrome

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineResearchers used human intestinal organoids in their study. This confocal immunofluorescence image shows a stem cell-derived human intestinal organoi
Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre

Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome

by American Society for MicrobiologyRelative abundance of bacterial taxa in the stool samples obtained from irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy controls. Four box plots are shown, repre
Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b

Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a b
Blood and guts: New link uncovered between the gut microbiome and blood groups

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

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
Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor

Anti-reflux mucosectomy effective for GERD in long term

by Elana GotkineFor patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, accor
Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal

Research scientists evaluate online colorectal cancer risk calculators

by Regenstrief InstituteRisk calculator. Credit: NCIRegenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have conducted a study of online colorectal cancer risk cal
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
'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss

'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis

by University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsdemonstrates that a consortium of bacteria designed to complement miss
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.
Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib

Nitrate levels in drinking water may be related to bowel cancer

by University of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe formation of cancer-causing chemicals in the gut could be at the heart of understanding how high levels of nitrate in our drinking water contrib
If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested

If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first study,published in theMedical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed ce

If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first study,published in theMedical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed ce
Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva

Use of TNF alpha inhibitors in Crohn's disease associated with higher risk of MS

by Hillary Smith,University of KentuckyDr. Jay Avasarala, professor of neurology and director of UK’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and co-authors, conducted a retrospective study in which they eva