Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Gastric bypass shows slight edge over sleeve gastrectomy in long-term study

The long-term weight loss effects of sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people with obesity.

25 Jan 2024

Study: Cold water swimming a "lifesaver" for menopausal women

Menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water report significant improvements to their physical and mental symptoms, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

24 Jan 2024

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

The current evidence on omics tools that allow for developing tailored nutrition strategies for individuals with lactose intolerance (LI).

24 Jan 2024

Significant link found between recent weight loss and increased cancer risk

Study reveals that recent weight loss in individuals aged 40 or older is significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer diagnosis within the following year, particularly upper gastrointestinal cancers.

23 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Unintentional weight loss linked to increased risk of cancer diagnosis

Unintentional weight loss is associated with an increase in the risk of a cancer diagnosis within the coming year, according to a study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

23 Jan 2024

Study provides valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics of hepatitis E virus

A combination therapy with multiple drugs is more effective than just one active compound. To begin with, at least.

23 Jan 2024

Lung cancer prediction using biomarkers based on bronchoalveolar fluid microbiomes

The lung microbiomes of patients with benign and malignant pulmonary diseases.

23 Jan 2024

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Diet modification and alterations in the intestinal microbial population could impact the disease course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

23 Jan 2024

Receptor protein found to be a key player in prostate cancer cells' drug resistance

Researchers have identified a receptor protein known as CHRM1 as a key player in prostate cancer cells' resistance to docetaxel, a commonly used chemotherapy drug to treat advanced cancer that has spread beyond the prostate.

22 Jan 2024

Can yoga improve your prostate health?

The potential benefits of yoga in improving prostate health.

19 Jan 2024

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of probiotics and their use in reducing drug-induced weight loss.

19 Jan 2024

Semen microbiota might play a crucial role in influencing male fertility

You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person's overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome.

18 Jan 2024

Review of traditional treatments and novel nutritional interventions for sickle cell disease

Nutrition-related studies involving sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, particularly those in Africa.

17 Jan 2024

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

Review in "Medicina" explores advancements in migraine therapy, highlighting the role of CGRP antagonists and dietary interventions like ketogenic and low-glycemic diets in reducing migraine frequency and severity.

17 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Why S. aureus vaccines fail: Immune system hijacked by sneaky bacteria

Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an extremely common bacterial infection; about 30% of people have colonies of SA living in their nose.

16 Jan 2024

Study reveals key role of skin microbiome in aging and skin health

Microbial taxa related to skin aging.

16 Jan 2024

Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study

A nationwide cohort study reveals that individuals with migraine have a 1.3-fold higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggesting a significant connection between migraine and IBD.

15 Jan 2024