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New insights on the association between genes, gut microbiota, and mental health

The study identifies links between gut microbiota, genetic variants in IBD, and mental health disorders, offering insights into potential biomarkers for CMDs.

31 Oct 2024

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Research uncovers the critical role of carnitine transporters in maintaining fertility by regulating energy metabolism and protecting reproductive cells from oxidative stress. It suggests new pathways for treating infertility through carnitine supplementation and targeted therapies.

6 Oct 2024

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Study reveals significant gut microbial differences across diseases in the Chinese population, identifying universal microbial signatures that could predict disease states with high accuracy.

2 Oct 2024

Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Researchers used stem-cell derived organoids from Crohn's disease patients to identify two molecular subtypes, paving the way for personalized treatments targeting specific disease characteristics.

2 Oct 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

Researchers compare the therapeutic efficacy of risakizumab and ustekinumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.

23 Aug 2024

APOE ε4 carrier status increases the long-term cognitive decline risk associated with herpes zoster

The long-term subjective cognitive decline risk associated with Herpes zoster infections.

19 Aug 2024

The real cost of processed foods: How Western diets are harming global health

A recent study in Nature Medicine reviews the adverse effects of Western diets on human health, highlighting increased risks of chronic diseases and gut dysbiosis. Researchers call for global awareness and promotion of healthier dietary patterns.

6 Aug 2024

The role of banana lectin in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease

The therapeutic role of recombinant banana lectin (rBanLec) concerning IBD control and raising vaccination rates.

3 Jun 2024

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

The researchers found, as expected from prior studies that LRRK2 is associated with IBD-PD and discovered new associations as well.

15 May 2024

Janssen-Cilag seeks European approval for guselkumab in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease treatment

Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has submitted applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking to expand the Marketing Authorization Application for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) to include the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.

6 May 2024

Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease

Whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could heal luminal ulcers in Crohn’s disease.

25 Apr 2024

Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?

The results of a systematic review that explored the impact of different coping strategies for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

14 Mar 2024

How does childhood exposure to agricultural land influence inflammatory bowel disease risk?

The impact of environmental exposures in early life on the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and Crohn’s disease (CD).

13 Mar 2024

Pregnant women with autoimmune conditions at a greater risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes, study suggests

Researchers analyzed systematic reviews conducted on the association between autoimmune diseases and pregnancy outcomes.

8 Mar 2024

Is there a higher risk of depression among specific populations of patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

Researchers assessed the risk of depression following the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

8 Mar 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to gut health risks

A review in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology synthesizes evidence on the negative impacts of ultra-processed foods and food additives on gut health, linking them to chronic diseases and alterations in the gut microbiome.

25 Feb 2024

Is inflammatory bowel disease causing your erectile dysfunction?

The causal link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

29 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

Nicotine's surprising effect on gut microbiota and metabolism uncovered

The impact of nicotine exposure on host nutritional status, gut microbial metabolites, and metabolic homeostasis.

15 Jan 2024