Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on: March 12,2024 17

Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study presented at UEG Week 2019 reports that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metaboli

Updated on:March 12,2024 17

Allergic reactions due to incorrect food labeling spark calls for tighter regulations

by University of MelbourneCredit: PexelsIncorrect labeling of food products is causing too many allergic reactions and needs to be more tightly regulated, a University of Melbourne researcher say

Updated on: March 28,2024 16

Allergic reactions due to incorrect food labeling spark calls for tighter regulations

by University of MelbourneCredit: PexelsIncorrect labeling of food products is causing too many allergic reactions and needs to be more tightly regulated, a University of Melbourne researcher say

Updated on:March 28,2024 16

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024 15

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024 15

Probiotics shown to create order in preterm babies' guts, fight antimicrobial resistance

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayFive drops equals 2 billion beneficial bacteria. The numbers are staggering and the probiotics beneficial for premature babies. Credit: UiT The Arctic University

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

Probiotics shown to create order in preterm babies' guts, fight antimicrobial resistance

by UiT The Arctic University of NorwayFive drops equals 2 billion beneficial bacteria. The numbers are staggering and the probiotics beneficial for premature babies. Credit: UiT The Arctic University

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

Researchers unveil mechanisms to prevent Crohn's disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaIn a series of four studies published today inG

Updated on: April 07,2024 16

Researchers unveil mechanisms to prevent Crohn's disease

by The Mount Sinai HospitalHigh magnification micrograph of Crohn's disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/WikipediaIn a series of four studies published today inG

Updated on:April 07,2024 16

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

Consumer Health: Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

by Laurel KellyMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Researchers estimate that more than half a mill

Updated on:May 09,2024 3

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat

Updated on: June 08,2024 8

High-risk patients for colorectal cancer lack knowledge about colonoscopy

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCancer—Histopathologic image of colonic carcinoid. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United Stat

Updated on:June 08,2024 8

Earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health, poor diet

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health and poor diet.A new, first-of-its-kind-study, le

Updated on: March 13,2024 15

Earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health, poor diet

by University of GlasgowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn earlier onset of disease and aging in the most deprived could be linked to gut health and poor diet.A new, first-of-its-kind-study, le

Updated on:March 13,2024 15

'Humanized' liver in mice reveals roots of chronic diseases

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms f

Updated on: May 06,2024 13

'Humanized' liver in mice reveals roots of chronic diseases

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYale researchers have created a functional "humanized" liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms f

Updated on:May 06,2024 13

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on: March 05,2024 7

New study on promising stem cell-based therapy for Crohn's disease

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisSchematic showing putative mechanism of hMSCs mediated immunosuppression in experimental model of Crohn’s disease. Credit:npj Regenerative Medicine(2024). DO

Updated on:March 05,2024 7

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

'Anti-antibiotic' allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance

by Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have found that an inexpensive, FDA-approved drug for treating cholesterol -- cholestyramine -- taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the an

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on: April 20,2024 16

Study links stress to Crohn's disease flare-ups

by McMaster UniversityFormer McMaster post-doctoral researcher Ryan Shaler, left, and professor Brian Coombes work together in the lab. Credit: McMaster UniversityA possible link between psycholo

Updated on:April 20,2024 16