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How sure would you want to be that you have celiac disease before starting a gluten-free diet?
A new survey from researchers at NIHR ARC West and the University of Bristol has been launched to understand how sure people want to be that they've got celiac disease before starting a gluten-free diet.
Jan 15, 2021
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Scientists reveal mechanism that causes irritable bowel syndrome
KU Leuven researchers have identified the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. The finding paves the way for more efficient treatment of irritable bowel ...
Jan 13, 2021
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Scientists reveal how gut microbes can influence bone strength in mice
Gut microbes passed from female mice to their offspring, or shared between mice that live together, may influence the animals' bone mass, says a new study published today in eLife.
Jan 12, 2021
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Discovery of a new approach to inhibiting a highly treatment-refractory liver cancer
Reprogramming the rich connective tissue microenvironment of a liver cancer known as intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) inhibits its progression and resistance to standard chemotherapy in animal models, researchers from ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Study finds link between gut microbes and Type 2 diabetes
A diet rich in healthy and plant-based foods is linked with the presence and abundance of certain gut microbes that are also associated with a lower risk of developing conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Study reveals strong links between gut microbes, diet and metabolic health
A diet rich in healthy and plant-based foods is linked with the presence and abundance of certain gut microbes that are also associated with a lower risk of developing conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Jan 11, 2021
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Researchers engineer novel disease model to identify potential targets for ulcerative colitis drugs
As reported in Nature Communications, researchers from Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute have developed a novel, patient-derived model of ulcerative colitis, which will help advance studies into new treatments ...
Jan 11, 2021
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Researchers concoct probiotic coffee and tea drinks
Good news for those who need a cuppa to start the day: Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created new probiotic coffee and tea drinks that are packed with gut-friendly live probiotics.
Jan 11, 2021
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Study: e-cigarettes trigger inflammation in the gut
Touted by makers as a "healthy" alternative to traditional nicotine cigarettes, new research indicates the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading ...
Jan 08, 2021
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Study reveals new details about how bacterial toxins cause life-threatening colitis
Research led by scientists from UCLA and Harvard University has uncovered details about how the bacterium Clostridioides difficile causes excessive inflammation in the gut that can lead to potentially deadly colitis. Studying ...
Jan 08, 2021
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Mouse study finds link between gut disease and brain injury in premature infants
Physicians have long known that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a potentially lethal inflammatory condition that destroys a premature infant's intestinal lining, is often connected to the development of severe brain injury ...
Jan 06, 2021
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Gut microbe may promote breast cancers
A microbe found in the colon and commonly associated with the development of colitis and colon cancer also may play a role in the development of some breast cancers, according to new research from investigators with the Johns ...
Jan 06, 2021
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Liver cancer cells manipulate stromal cells involved in fibrosis to promote tumor growth
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), frequently seen in patients with liver cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse or chronic viral hepatitis, is the most common form of liver cancer worldwide. As such, it is the third-most common ...
Jan 06, 2021
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Diet and lifestyle guidelines can greatly reduce gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms
Findings from the Nurses' Health Study, one of the longest running studies of women's health, show that five diet and lifestyle factors, including regular exercise, can make a significant impact on gastroesophageal reflux ...
Jan 05, 2021
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Experts agree on new global definition of 'fermented foods'
Humans have consumed different types of fermented foods—from kimchi to yogurt—for thousands of years. Yet only recently, with the availability of new scientific techniques for analyzing their nutritional properties and ...
Jan 05, 2021
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Multi-population risk scores could improve risk prediction for inflammatory bowel diseases, study finds
Using genetic data from nearly 30,000 people, Mount Sinai researchers have built risk scores from a combination of datasets representing distinct ancestral populations that improve prediction of risk for inflammatory bowel ...
Dec 24, 2020
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ACG develops first guideline for irritable bowel syndrome
(HealthDay)—In a new American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline, published online Dec. 14 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for diagnostic testing and therapeutic options ...
Dec 22, 2020
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How to prepare and protect your gut health over Christmas and the silly season
It's that time of year again, with Christmas parties, end-of-year get-togethers and holiday catch-ups on the horizon for many of us—all COVID-safe, of course. All that party food and takeaway, however, can have consequences ...
Dec 21, 2020
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Researchers identify bacteria that promote metabolic and mental health
Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and most of the world's population now live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. Obesity represents a major health challenge because ...
Dec 18, 2020
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Socioeconomic status tied to inflammatory bowel disease outcomes
.(HealthDay)—Lower socioeconomic status (LSS) is associated with worse outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published in the December issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Dec 17, 2020
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