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Study reveals how liver bile composition changes during enteric infections

Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria .

26 Nov 2024

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Interoception research reveals how gut-brain communication via neural, hormonal, and microbial pathways regulates metabolism, hunger, and overall health, offering insights for therapeutic innovations.

25 Nov 2024

How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome

A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug.

25 Nov 2024

Anti-obesity drugs increase food waste in some users

Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found.

22 Nov 2024

More than 100,000 young people in the US live with inflammatory bowel disease

The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in U.S. children under 20 is increasing, with over 100,000 affected, revealing critical public health concerns.

22 Nov 2024

SCimilarity revolutionizes single-cell data analysis with rapid cross-tissue comparisons

Researchers developed SCimilarity, a groundbreaking metric-learning framework, to rapidly analyze and compare single-cell data across tissues, diseases, and experimental conditions. This tool enables scalable discovery of shared cellular states and biological insights across the Human Cell Atlas.

21 Nov 2024

Ingestible capsule releases a burst of drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

Inspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract.

21 Nov 2024

New atlas maps 1.6 million human gut cells in unprecedented detail

The most comprehensive cell map of the human gut to date has been created by combining spatial and single-cell data from 1.6 million cells.

21 Nov 2024

How different types of bread impact cancer risk

Researchers find bread consumption is not linked to cancer risk, with whole-grain bread potentially reducing colorectal cancer and total cancer mortality.

20 Nov 2024

Squid-inspired technology could replace needles for medications and vaccines

The MiDe systems, inspired by squid propulsion, demonstrate effective needle-free drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract, rivaling traditional methods.

20 Nov 2024

Study reveals how time shifts affect metabolism and sleep

Have you ever felt sluggish and out of sorts after a long-haul flight or a late-night shift? A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact our metabolism - but to a lesser extent than sleepiness and the primary clock in the brain.

20 Nov 2024

New nasal spray form of bumetanide shows promise for heart failure treatment

A new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide may reduce the tissue swelling caused by heart failure as effectively as the standard oral and intravenous formulations of the medication, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.

19 Nov 2024

Small Solutions for Big Problems in Drug Discovery and Delivery

Ijeoma Uchegbu discusses nanomedicine's role in improving medication adherence and developing non-addictive pain relief solutions at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024.

19 Nov 2024

How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

New oral painkiller developed for chronic abdominal pain

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that is based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.

18 Nov 2024

California expanded Medi-Cal to unauthorized residents. The results are mixed.

California this year took the final step in opening Medi-Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible resident regardless of immigration status. It's a significant expansion for an already massive safety net program.

8 Nov 2024

New research explores how omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may impact cancer rates

This study highlights the relationship between polyunsaturated fatty acids and cancer risk, suggesting blood biomarkers may be key for accurate assessment.

6 Nov 2024

Binghamton University joins groundbreaking $42.8 million inflammatory disease treatment project

Binghamton University will play a key role in a federal grant of up to $42.8 million to develop an implantable device that acts as a living pharmacy to treat inflammatory diseases.

5 Nov 2024

New device enables real-time monitoring of stem cell growth

Unlike most cells in the human body, stem cells have the unique ability to divide indefinitely. This unique property makes them especially appealing to scientists exploring ways to extend human lifespans or develop new methods for repairing damaged tissues.

30 Oct 2024

New guidance balances GLP-1 risks and benefits for surgery

Most patients may continue to safely take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists as prescribed before undergoing elective surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopies, according to new clinical guidance released today by five surgical and medical societies including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), International Society of Perioperative Care of Patients with Obesity (ISPCOP), and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

30 Oct 2024