Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Study identifies common skin bacterium as previously unknown culprit behind itch

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium - Staphylococcus aureus - can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells.

22 Nov 2023

Study shows how probiotic Bifidobacteria longum can help relieve constipation

Scientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motility.

21 Nov 2023

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Researchers at Michigan State University may have discovered why visceral pain is so common in people who have experienced inflammation in their guts, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

21 Nov 2023

Sex-specific brain immunometabolism differences may underlie increased Alzheimer's risk in women

Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzed genes and brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer's and found that differences in brain immunometabolism – the interactions between the immune system and the ways cells create energy – may contribute to women's increased risk for the disease and its severity.

21 Nov 2023

Is the microbiome linked to post-traumatic stress disorder outcomes?

The potential role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in this interaction.

21 Nov 2023

Micronutrient deficiencies linked to gut microbiome shifts and antibiotic resistance

University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why resistance to antibiotics has been rising across the globe.

17 Nov 2023

AGA guideline recommends biomarkers for Crohn's disease management

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new evidence-based guideline recommending the use of blood and stool-based biomarkers to help manage Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

17 Nov 2023

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition, examining previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses, reveals that regular consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) is associated with increased risks of obesity, all-cause mortality, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, challenging the perception of ASBs as a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

15 Nov 2023

Fecal microbiota transplantation boosts survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine found that fecal microbiota transplantation, combined with fruquintinib and tislelizumab, significantly improved survival rates in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer, showing manageable safety and notable increases in progression-free and overall survival.

15 Nov 2023

UMass Lowell researchers study gut microbiome's connection to neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at UMass Lowell's Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences are exploring how the gut microbiome contributes to the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

15 Nov 2023

Oral nicotine pouches fail to satisfy cravings of current smokers

Oral nicotine pouches, a tobacco-leaf-free product marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, do little to curb current smokers' nicotine cravings, according to a new study.

15 Nov 2023

Investigating the link between gut inflammation, aging, and Alzheimer's disease

A recent study in discusses how gut inflammation is associated with age and Alzheimer's disease.

15 Nov 2023

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

The role of specific gut microbes in asthma.

15 Nov 2023

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

The Journal of Clinical Medicine review explores cannabis as a self-management strategy for endometriosis pain, revealing its potential to reduce gut inflammation and improve gut permeability, thereby alleviating bloating and suppressing pain through interactions with the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota.

14 Nov 2023