Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on: September 14,2024

Refined dietary fiber may increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease

by Brooke Pier,Pennsylvania State UniversityGuar gum exacerbated DSS-induced acute colitis. Credit:Gut Microbes(2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2341457For many people, an enjoyable

Updated on:September 14,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study demonstrates how gut microbes process steroids—using flatulence

by Stephanie Dutchen,Harvard Medical SchoolCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.005It turns out flatulence can serve a purpose beyond being uncomfortable or funny: Gas rele

Updated on:May 30,2024

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on: June 06,2024

Regular use of acid reflux drugs linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegular use of acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs for short, is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabet

Updated on:June 06,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on: May 28,2024

Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome

by UK Research and InnovationCommonly used drugs accumulate in our gut bacteria, which can change the drugs' effectiveness and affect the bacteria's metabolism. Credit: Copyright: Aleksandra K

Updated on:May 28,2024

What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting

by Vincent Ho and Kate Levett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you fe

Updated on: June 14,2024

What did pregnancy do to my gut? From nausea to constipation and farting

by Vincent Ho and Kate Levett,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt's two weeks after the birth of your healthy bub and you notice your gut isn't feeling quite right. Maybe you fe

Updated on:June 14,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on: January 24,2024

FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies

by Cara MurezFederal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter

Updated on:January 24,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on: April 23,2024

Bloating common issue among Americans, study reports

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.10.031Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a

Updated on:April 23,2024

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on: January 04,2024

Research into use of diabetes medication for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

byMedical University of ViennaCredit: AI-generated imagePatients with localized prostate cancer have a good chance of survival, but mortality rates among those with advanced, metastatic forms of

Updated on:January 04,2024

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

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

Scientists identify common cause of gastroenteritis in young children and adults over age 50

by Lilly Matson,University of New South WalesQuantitative real-time PCR detection of Aeromonas, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella/EIEC, and Yersinia species in different age groups, from 0 to

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists identify common cause of gastroenteritis in young children and adults over age 50

by Lilly Matson,University of New South WalesQuantitative real-time PCR detection of Aeromonas, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella/EIEC, and Yersinia species in different age groups, from 0 to

Updated on:June 03,2024

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnets

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnetsby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: AI-generated imageDoctors at Guthrie Healthcare System, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, have documented a case of

Updated on: January 24,2024

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnets

Case study of a teenage boy who swallowed 21 disc magnetsby Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: AI-generated imageDoctors at Guthrie Healthcare System, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, have documented a case of

Updated on:January 24,2024