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Activation of receptors involved in gut microbial breakdown of fiber may cut heart disease risk by up to 20%
A Monash University study of almost 400,000 people, published in the journal Cardiovascular Research , is the first to indicate, in humans, that the signaling of substances called short-chain fatty acids or SCFAs, released ...
May 23, 2025
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Gastroenterology
Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation
A study offers new hope to millions suffering from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Published in a recent issue of Neurogastroenterology & Motility, the study, titled "The Vibrating Capsule: Safety and Tolerability ...
May 22, 2025
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Study links gut health to fatigue in post-COVID syndrome patients
In a recent study, a research team from the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into post-COVID syndrome (PCS) and the relevance of a healthy gastrointestinal tract. The study, which was recently published ...
May 21, 2025
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Rat study indicates strawberry tree extract may prevent and treat ulcerative colitis
New research in rats indicates that a Mediterranean plant may be an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
May 21, 2025
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Gut microbes may help protect patients from chemotherapy side effects
Chemotherapy doesn't just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of these potent treatments, ...
May 20, 2025
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Advanced genomics study improves detection of hard-to-find diarrheal infections
A University of Liverpool study has used advanced genetic and genomic techniques to offer a major step forward in understanding and diagnosing infectious intestinal diseases. The research is published in the journal Genome ...
May 20, 2025
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Key chemical discovered as potent stimulator of esophageal and upper stomach muscle movement
A research group has discovered that a natural substance in the body, known as platelet-activating factor (PAF), can strongly stimulate muscle movements in parts of the digestive system, especially the esophagus and the upper ...
May 20, 2025
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Positive proof-of-concept experiments may lead to the world's first treatment for celiac disease
An investigational treatment for celiac disease effectively controls the condition—at least in an animal model—in a first-of-its-kind therapeutic for a condition that affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.
New cause of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis discovered
It is estimated that more than 5 million people worldwide suffer from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon that often progresses in stages whose causes have not yet been fully investigated. A new international ...
May 19, 2025
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Fast food, fast impact: How fatty meals rapidly weaken our gut defenses
A WEHI-led study has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut health. The pre-clinical study, published in Immunity, found even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause ...
May 19, 2025
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Oral norovirus vaccine candidate successfully tested in human challenge trial
Vaxart Inc., in collaboration with researchers from multiple academic institutions, evaluated the VXA-G1.1-NN vaccine against norovirus infection. Findings show a 30% reduction in infection rates among vaccinated participants ...
Chronic pain and mental well-being linked to IBS risk: Genetic study identifies modifiable factors
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent and debilitating gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 5%–10% of the global population. Characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, IBS ...
May 16, 2025
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'Rogue' immune cells explain why a gluten-free diet fails in some celiac patients
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney have discovered why some people with celiac disease continue to suffer debilitating symptoms despite strictly avoiding gluten.
May 15, 2025
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Researchers discover gut bacteria 'weapon' and redirect it toward cancer
University of Oklahoma researchers have discovered that some bacteria in the gut have their own unique "weapon system" to compete against other bacteria for dominance. Importantly, there is promising evidence that this system ...
May 15, 2025
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Inhibiting a cell death receptor restores mucosal healing in inflammatory bowel diseases, study finds
An international study led by Paolo Fiorina from Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with researchers from the University of Milan highlights the beneficial effect of inhibiting the death receptor TMEM219 to restore ...
May 15, 2025
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Study finds shorter radiotherapy course treats anal cancer while reducing treatment burden
Patients and clinicians have welcomed the results of the ACT4 PLATO trial, which was the first clinical trial in the world to randomly assign patients with anal cancer to receive different doses of radiotherapy.
May 15, 2025
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Betrayed by bile ducts? Researchers look for clues to treating a mysterious autoimmune disease
Your bile duct network is a true tree of life. A floppy, pink tree of life.
May 15, 2025
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Lipid-based communication between body and gut microbes can trigger beneficial immune responses
The human gut is home to trillions of microbes that not only aid in digestion, but also play a key role in shaping our immune system. These microbes communicate with the body by releasing a range of molecules that influence ...
May 14, 2025
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Low FODMAP diet can ease symptoms of those with endometriosis
A low FODMAP diet developed by Monash University researchers for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis.
May 14, 2025
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Researchers identify roles of key genes in colon cancer development
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Although some of the molecular changes associated with colorectal cancer are known, how they contribute to cancer development is not yet well ...
May 13, 2025
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Multitarget stool DNA tests cost more than FIT for early colorectal cancer detection, study finds
A brief research report compared screening costs per early-detected colorectal cancer (CRC) case among fecal immunochemical tests (FIT), multitarget stool DNA tests (MSDT) and next-generation MSDTs (N-G MSDT).
May 12, 2025
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Bindi Irwin was rushed to hospital for appendix surgery. But what is appendicitis?
Bindi Irwin has reportedly been rushed to hospital in the United States to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
May 12, 2025
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What's the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you're bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.
May 9, 2025
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Biodegradable microplastics in mice gut trigger metabolic reprogramming, shedding light on safety concerns
Microplastic pollution is a severe ecological and environmental issue and is also one of the important risk factors affecting human health. Polylactic acid (PLA), a medical biodegradable material approved by the FDA, is an ...
May 8, 2025
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Twin study detects bacteria in small intestine that play role in development of multiple sclerosis
More than 280,000 people in Germany have multiple sclerosis (MS) and approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. This makes MS the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.
May 7, 2025
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