Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on: May 28,2024

Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterA new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. Credit: Cedars-SinaiResearchers at

Updated on:May 28,2024

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr

Updated on: May 21,2024

Guidelines issued for managing eosinophilic esophagitis

(HealthDay)—Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue ofGastroenterology.Ikuo Hirano, M.D., fr

Updated on:May 21,2024

Do gluten-free diets provide a cure-all for celiac disease?

by University of OsloA regular gluten-free diet might not be sufficient to completely curb gluten-induced inflammation in all coeliac disease patients. Credit: Jorunn StamnæsA new study provides

Updated on: May 09,2024

Do gluten-free diets provide a cure-all for celiac disease?

by University of OsloA regular gluten-free diet might not be sufficient to completely curb gluten-induced inflammation in all coeliac disease patients. Credit: Jorunn StamnæsA new study provides

Updated on:May 09,2024

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on: June 01,2024

Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines—the so

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers grow intestinal cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyHuman-induced pluripotent stem cells derived enterocyte-like cells exhibit P-gp- and BCRP-mediated efflux and cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4)-mediated metabolism. We conc

Updated on: April 09,2024

Researchers grow intestinal cells from human-induced pluripotent stem cells

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyHuman-induced pluripotent stem cells derived enterocyte-like cells exhibit P-gp- and BCRP-mediated efflux and cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4)-mediated metabolism. We conc

Updated on:April 09,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on: June 08,2024

An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut

by Edith Cowan UniversityGlobal genetic correlation of cognitive traits and AD with GIT disorders using LDSC. AD: Alzheimer’s disease, IBS: irritable bowel syndrome, PUD: peptic ulcer disease, GE

Updated on:June 08,2024

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

Updated on: June 06,2024

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

Updated on:June 06,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on:January 25,2024

Pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease may up cancer risk

Patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an increased risk for developing cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on: June 25,2024

Pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease may up cancer risk

Patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an increased risk for developing cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers, according to a meta-analysis published online Ma

Updated on:June 25,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on: April 20,2024

Research shows stimulating tuft cell production reverses intestinal inflammation

by Marissa Shapiro,Vanderbilt UniversityRestoration of the finger-like architecture of the intestine upon tuft cell stimulation in Crohn’s disease model (left) untreated, (right) treated. Arrows

Updated on:April 20,2024

Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

Updated on: May 29,2024

Fecal transplant plus fibre supplements improve insulin sensitivity in severely obese patients, clinical trial shows

by University of AlbertaA clinical trial led by medicine professor Karen Madsen showed that a single oral fecal transplant followed by fibre supplements improved insulin sensitivity in severely o

Updated on:May 29,2024

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

Updated on: March 28,2024

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

Updated on:March 28,2024