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Combining blood pressure drug with dietary-resistant starch may help stave off diabetic kidney disease

Combining a low dose of blood pressure medication with a higher intake of dietary-resistant starch might help stave off diabetic kidney disease, according to results from a new animal study.

7 Apr 2024

Immune responses in mesenteric lymph nodes improve understanding of Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that is sometimes insufficiently controlled by immunosuppressive therapies with a subsequent need for surgical removal of affected bowel segments.

25 Mar 2024

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Supplementation with resistant starch leads to weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity by altering the gut microbiome and increasing secondary bile acids, according to a recent study in Nature Metabolism.

27 Feb 2024

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the gut communicates with the brain.

26 Feb 2024

New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

A groundbreaking study led by David Berry and Alessandra Riva from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has significantly advanced our understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health.

14 Dec 2023

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

Toxicity assessments of monellin and brazzein.

10 Nov 2023

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems.

5 Oct 2023

Radiotherapy may cause low-grade intestinal inflammation in cancer survivors

Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine 20 years after the treatment. 0

29 Sep 2023

Smart capsules: the future of gut health diagnosis and monitoring?

Researchers discussed using smart and robotic capsules for sampling and sensing the gut.

26 Sep 2023

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels.

8 Sep 2023

Alcohol-associated bowel disease: A review of the literature

Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for gastrointestinal diseases, including cancer. Alcohol can damage the gastrointestinal tract in several ways.

21 Aug 2023

The green tea effect: From gut microbes to weight loss, new insights emerge

The impact of green tea and its functional components on body weight and gut microbiota regulation.

8 Aug 2023

New AI modules boost polyp segmentation in colonoscopy imagery

Researchers have developed a pair of modules that gives a boost to the use of artificial neural networks to identify potentially cancerous growths in colonoscopy imagery, traditionally plagued by image noise resulting from the colonoscopy insertion and rotation process itself.

7 Aug 2023

What is the relationship between intestinal stem cells and the gut microbiota in regenerative medicine?

Researchers explored the relationship between intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and the gut microbiota and its role in maintaining intestinal health.

1 Aug 2023

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

Eli Lilly and Company announced today that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation (MA) for mirikizumab (OMVOH®) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic treatment.

10 Jul 2023

Large Intestine News and Research

Combining blood pressure drug with dietary-resistant starch may help stave off diabetic kidney disease

Immune responses in mesenteric lymph nodes improve understanding of Crohn's disease

Resistant starch diet proves a game changer for weight loss and diabetes control

Research unveils major discovery in gut-brain axis communication

New study advances understanding of prebiotics in nutrition and gut health

Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

Radiotherapy may cause low-grade intestinal inflammation in cancer survivors

Smart capsules: the future of gut health diagnosis and monitoring?

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Alcohol-associated bowel disease: A review of the literature

The green tea effect: From gut microbes to weight loss, new insights emerge

New AI modules boost polyp segmentation in colonoscopy imagery

What is the relationship between intestinal stem cells and the gut microbiota in regenerative medicine?

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

Gut health boost: Functional foods and herbs show promise in tackling SARS-CoV-2 variants

Groundbreaking study targets 'jumping genes' in the entire genomes of the human large intestine

Study could help understand why limiting sugary foods can ease symptoms for IBD patients

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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