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 7

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 7

New research paper supports using microbiome data to develop potential probiotic therapies

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published by the journalGastroenterology, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Clevela

Updated on: April 29,2024 20

New research paper supports using microbiome data to develop potential probiotic therapies

by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new paper published by the journalGastroenterology, researchers from University Hospitals (UH) Clevela

Updated on:April 29,2024 20

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Updated on: May 17,2024 5

Is vitamin K the secret key to bone strength?

by Monica Jimenez,Tufts UniversityVitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s

Updated on:May 17,2024 5

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on: June 01,2024 5

Crohn's disease: What it is, symptoms and treatment

by Cara MurezCrohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.A gastroente

Updated on:June 01,2024 5

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on: April 20,2024 15

Broccoli consumption protects gut lining, reduces disease in mice, study shows

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainBroccoli is known to be beneficial to our health. For example, research has shown that increased consumption of the cruciferous vegetable

Updated on:April 20,2024 15

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Preventive medicine use for gastrointestinal bleeding varies by specialty; improved prescribing guidelines needed

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProton pump inhibitors are common and effective medications for the treatment of stomach acid-related diseases, including

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Updated on: March 26,2024 10

Pancreatic cancer trials are no more diverse now than over a decade ago

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityBetween 2008-2020, the share of Black, Latino, Indigenous and Asian Americans in pancreatic cancer clinical trials remained stagnant. Credit: VCU Massey Cancer

Updated on:March 26,2024 10

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

New study links gut fungi to intestinal inflammation in Crohn's disease patients

by Case Western Reserve UniversityHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaResults of a new study by researchers at Case

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on: June 17,2024 3

Gay men are two times more likely to have inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGay men are more than twice as likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than heterosexual men when both populations e

Updated on:June 17,2024 3

Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on: June 01,2024 6

Crohn's disease has no cure, but new treatments bring hope

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCrohn's Disease byNick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Alpha Stock ImagesAnyone newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease likely has a lot of questions—an

Updated on:June 01,2024 6

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on: May 07,2024 16

Right-sided colon cancer patients have poorer survival than those with left-sided disease

by American College of SurgeonsKiller T cells surround a cancer cell. Credit: NIHORLANDO (July 23, 2018): Patients with colorectal cancer tumors on the right side may have poorer five-year surviv

Updated on:May 07,2024 16

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on: June 12,2024 8

Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityRice University bioengineers have developed hydrogels of various stiffness to see if they are more hospitable to intestinal cells and bacteria in lab experiments.

Updated on:June 12,2024 8