Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital.

29 Aug 2023

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of chronic second-hand smoke exposure on cognition, behavior, neuropathology, and metabolism.

29 Aug 2023

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Researchers explore the potential utility of ginger essential oil in preventing NASH.

29 Aug 2023

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

A recent study in the Nutrients journal employs bibliometrics to explore how nutrition impacts the relationship between gut microbiota and chronic pain. The research highlights the potential of probiotics and prebiotics in managing pain conditions and underscores the need for further studies to understand the interplay between diet, gut health, and chronic pain.

28 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Study explores the potential causal link between GERD, a common gastrointestinal issue, and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women. The analysis suggests a potential causal relationship, although the results were inconclusive, pointing to the complexity of hormonal interactions in both conditions.

27 Aug 2023

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

University of Louisville researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body, including the mouth. What they find could lead to better understanding and treatment of a range of chronic conditions.

25 Aug 2023

Keck School of Medicine researchers receive $12 million grant to study early liver transplantation

Alcohol-associated liver disease accounts for 50% of liver-related deaths, and its rates are rising worldwide.

24 Aug 2023

Certain gut conditions associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Certain gut problems, such as constipation, difficulty swallowing, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), may be early warning signs of the neurological condition Parkinson's disease, suggests research published online in the journal Gut.

24 Aug 2023

Asian Americans have the highest PFAS exposure, study finds

Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals also known as "toxic forever" chemicals, Mount Sinai-led researchers report.

24 Aug 2023

The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners

The current evidence on the role of the gut microbiome in metabolizing sweeteners and their metabolites.

24 Aug 2023

How have inflammatory bowel disease treatments changed after the introduction of biologics?

Researchers compared changes in inflammatory bowel disease treatment strategies before and after the introduction of biologics in Japan.

24 Aug 2023

$9.57 million grant will support a clinical trial to study new treatment option for NAFLD

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 24% of adults in the United States have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little to no alcohol that can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.

23 Aug 2023

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

Keck School of Medicine researchers receive $12 million grant to study early liver transplantation

Certain gut conditions associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Asian Americans have the highest PFAS exposure, study finds

The role played by the gut microbiome in metabolizing selected sweeteners

How have inflammatory bowel disease treatments changed after the introduction of biologics?

$9.57 million grant will support a clinical trial to study new treatment option for NAFLD

Study unveils how Cutibacterium acnes boosts epidermal lipids for enhanced barrier protection

Study explores lipid and metabolic alterations in HIV/TB co-infected patients

New calculator predicts risk of early recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

EHR-embedded AI tool can identify patients at risk for esophageal and stomach cancer

High-fat diet changes gut bacteria, bile acids, and increases colorectal cancer risk

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