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Regular walnut intake may help protect against negative outcomes associated with H. pylori infection

A new animal study, published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, suggests regular walnut consumption may be a promising intervention for reducing negative outcomes associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, a widespread bacterial infection that affects more than half of the world's population.

9 Feb 2021

Periodontitis treatment that changes oral bacteria also reduces severity of diabetes

We know that what happens in the mouth doesn't stay in the mouth - but the oral cavity's connection to the rest of the body goes way beyond chewing, swallowing and digestion.

9 Feb 2021

Wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods

Wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve management of the disease, Mount Sinai researchers report in one of the first studies on the topic. The findings were published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on January 29.

8 Feb 2021

Gut fungi teach the immune system how to respond to their dangerous relatives

Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly fungal infections.

7 Feb 2021

Discovery of ‘Achilles heel’ in gut bacteria may lead to targeted therapies for Crohn’s disease

The discovery of an "Achilles heel" in a type of gut bacteria that causes intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease may lead to more targeted therapies for the difficult to treat disease, according to Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.

6 Feb 2021

Ancestral components of human gut microbiota are fundamental to health

Neanderthals' gut microbiota already included some beneficial micro-organisms that are also found in our own intestine.

5 Feb 2021

Fecal transplant overcomes resistance to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

Researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute demonstrate that changing the gut microbiome can transform patients with advanced melanoma who never responded to immunotherapy-;which has a failure rate of 40% for this type of cancer-;into patients who do.

5 Feb 2021

New diagnostic imaging tool measures naturally occurring enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract

A healthy person has a general balance of good and bad bacteria. But that balance is thrown off when someone gets sick.

5 Feb 2021

Research shows intestinal parasite infestations reduce COVID-19 severity

Now, new research out of Mekelle, Ethiopia, examines the role of parasitic infestation on the prognosis of COVID-19. The research paper, which appears on the preprint server medRxiv, shows that intestinal parasitosis is protective against severe COVID-19.

4 Feb 2021

Scripps Research collaborates with Tempus to develop a predictive model of glucose responses

Scripps Research, a globally recognized nonprofit biomedical research institute, today announced a collaborative research program with Tempus, a leader in precision medicine and artificial intelligence, to develop a predictive model of glucose responses in people with and without type 2 diabetes.

4 Feb 2021

Gut microbiome can modulate the immune response in liver cancer patients with NAFLD

The distinctive gut microbiome profile of a person with liver cancer linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) could be the key to predicting someone's risk of developing the cancer, say researchers from the UNSW Microbiome Research Centre.

4 Feb 2021

Scientists receive award to explore how diet and metabolism influence the immune system

A pair of scientists from Van Andel Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have been granted a three-year, $1.5 million Allen Distinguished Investigator award from The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, a division of the Allen Institute, to better understand how diet and metabolism influence the immune system's ability to fight off threats such as infections.

3 Feb 2021

Childhood diet can alter the gut microbiome for life

Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests.

3 Feb 2021

New technology uses near-infrared imaging and machine learning to find hidden tumors

Tumors can be damaging to surrounding blood vessels and tissues even if they're benign. If they're malignant, they're aggressive and sneaky, and often irrevocably damaging. In the latter case, early detection is key to treatment and recovery.

3 Feb 2021

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. At-home tests, which measure blood in stool as a potential marker for colon cancer, are often used for colorectal cancer screening.

3 Feb 2021

Delaying colonoscopy after an abnormal stool test can have major consequences

A new Veterans Affairs study finds that delays in undergoing colonoscopy following an abnormal stool test increase the risk of a colorectal cancer diagnosis and cancer-related death.

2 Feb 2021

Study: Bacteria living on toothbrush reflect oral hygiene, not the toilet aerosols

Good news: The bacteria living on your toothbrush reflect your mouth - not your toilet.

1 Feb 2021

Bleeding of the gums associated with low vitamin C levels

Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease.

1 Feb 2021

Study reveals effective therapeutic strategy to prevent colorectal cancer progression

Nagoya University researchers and colleagues have revealed that colorectal cancer tissues contain at least two types of fibroblasts (a type of cells found in connective tissue), namely, cancer-promoting fibroblasts and cancer-restraining fibroblasts, and that the balance between them is largely involved in the progression of colorectal cancer.

30 Jan 2021

DSMB recommends continuation of Phase 2/3 study of opaganib for severe COVID-19

RedHill Biopharma Ltd., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the global Phase 2/3 study of opaganib in patients with severe COVID-19, unanimously recommended to continue the study following a pre-scheduled futility review of unblinded efficacy data from the first 135 patients treated in the study and safety data from the first 175 patients.

30 Jan 2021

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Regular walnut intake may help protect against negative outcomes associated with H. pylori infection

Periodontitis treatment that changes oral bacteria also reduces severity of diabetes

Wearable devices can identify COVID-19 cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods

Gut fungi teach the immune system how to respond to their dangerous relatives

Discovery of ‘Achilles heel’ in gut bacteria may lead to targeted therapies for Crohn’s disease

Ancestral components of human gut microbiota are fundamental to health

Fecal transplant overcomes resistance to immunotherapy in melanoma patients

New diagnostic imaging tool measures naturally occurring enzymes in the gastrointestinal tract

Research shows intestinal parasite infestations reduce COVID-19 severity

Scripps Research collaborates with Tempus to develop a predictive model of glucose responses

Gut microbiome can modulate the immune response in liver cancer patients with NAFLD

Scientists receive award to explore how diet and metabolism influence the immune system

Childhood diet can alter the gut microbiome for life

New technology uses near-infrared imaging and machine learning to find hidden tumors

Delayed time between abnormal stool-based screening and colonoscopy increases cancer risk

Delaying colonoscopy after an abnormal stool test can have major consequences

Study: Bacteria living on toothbrush reflect oral hygiene, not the toilet aerosols

Bleeding of the gums associated with low vitamin C levels

Study reveals effective therapeutic strategy to prevent colorectal cancer progression

DSMB recommends continuation of Phase 2/3 study of opaganib for severe COVID-19

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