Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The tiny killer in your gut
The world's smallest arms race could be happening right now in your gut.
Aug 19, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Fecal transplants reverse hallmarks of aging
In the search for eternal youth, poo transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the aging process.
May 4, 2022
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Surgery
Expert shares tips for good outcomes after hip, knee replacement surgery
Total hip and knee replacement surgeries are among the most commonly performed operations in the U.S., with an estimated 1 million of these procedures performed each year. Demand for these surgeries also has been rising globally.
May 2, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Probiotic 'backpacks' show promise for treating inflammatory bowel diseases
Like elite firefighters headed into the wilderness to combat an uncontrolled blaze, probiotic bacteria do a better job quelling gut inflammation when they're equipped with the best gear.
Nov 11, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Brazilian berry recognized for effects against obesity and diabetes can also help to treat cancers
Quebec scientists have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity and diabetes, can also help to treat cancers.
Feb 3, 2022
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Immunology
Altered microbiome after antibiotics in early life shown to impact lifespan
A team of researchers from SAHMRI and Flinders University has found a link between the type of microbiome that repopulates the gut following antibiotics and shortened lifespan in mice.
Aug 25, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Gut inflammation found to be caused by substance secreted by microbe
The human gut—or gastrointestinal system—where food is broken down into nutrients for the body, is an ecosystem that harbors thousands of bacteria species. While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial and ...
Sep 29, 2023
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Gastroenterology
Hydrogen peroxide keeps gut bacteria away from the colon lining
Scientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect the body from gut microbes. Their study, published Dec. 9 in the ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Neuroscience
Bacteria in the gut have a direct line to the brain
With its 100 million neurons, the gut has earned a reputation as the body's "second brain"—corresponding with the real brain to manage things like intestinal muscle activity and enzyme secretions. A growing community of ...
Jul 29, 2020
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Medical research
Gut microbes: The key to normal sleep
With fall and winter holidays coming up, many will be pondering the relationship between food and sleep. Researchers led by Professor Masashi Yanagisawa at the University of Tsukuba in Japan hope they can focus people on ...
Nov 27, 2020
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