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What role does dysbiosis play in Parkinson's disease?

The current study, published in the journal Revue Neurologique, is based on the hypothesis that dysbiosis, or unhealthy variations in the gut and oral microbiota, is a key component of PD pathogenesis.

19 Mar 2023

Key steps for diagnosis and management of orthostatic tachycardia after COVID-19

A recent article discussed the prevalence, assessment, and practice pointers for the management of presentations of tachycardia among long COVID.

10 Mar 2023

What is the gastrointestinal impact of Long Covid?

Researchers assessed gastrointestinal outcomes associated with COVID-19.

9 Mar 2023

COVID-19 patients at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal disorders

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection compared with people who haven't been infected, according to an analysis of federal health data by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

8 Mar 2023

California’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many others

Newborns. Former inmates. College students. Expectant moms. People with disabilities. Foster kids. Homeless people. Single dads.

2 Mar 2023

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

For years, colorectal cancer was believed by many to primarily impact older people; however, in recent years, there has been an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people ranging in age from their mid-20s to late 50s.

28 Feb 2023

Researchers reveal the impact of vibrating capsules in chronic constipation patients

A new study in Gastroenterology aimed to analyze the safety and efficacy of oral administration of the vibrating capsule in chronic constipation patients.

23 Feb 2023

Research highlights a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health problems

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

22 Feb 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

Loyalty card data on over-the-counter drug purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier

Loyalty card data on over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier according to a pioneering study funded by Cancer Research UK.

26 Jan 2023

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of Korean investigators.

19 Jan 2023

Acupuncture could be a safe and feasible management option for IBS-D

Researchers preliminarily evaluated the practicality of utilizing the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-advocated endpoints to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea) management.

5 Jan 2023

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

New research discussed the hypothesis that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from gravity.

5 Dec 2022

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Nearly 1 in 7 Americans experience bloating on a weekly basis, and most aren't seeking professional care for it, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators.

24 Nov 2022

Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent or lessen damage to gut microbiome composition

Millions of antibiotics are prescribed every year. Although they can be incredibly effective at treating infections, antibiotics usually do not solely target the bacteria that is causing infection.

16 Nov 2022

Engineered particles of purified sand could be a potential cure for obesity

Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from being adsorbed in the body.

25 Oct 2022

Researchers examine how fermented vegetables affect inflammation markers in women

Western females can consume 0.5 g of fermented vegetables each day for six weeks without experiencing any major side effects

16 Oct 2022

New technology can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a simple blood test

A new type of technology can capture stray ovarian cancer cells from a simple blood test and successfully predict cancer in people who have a lesion or cyst in the pelvic region, according to a new study by a Wilmot Cancer Institute physician/scientist.

9 Sep 2022

Traditional Chinese medicine reduces severity of radiation-induced gastrointestinal mucositis in rats

For tens of thousands of Australians who receive radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, mucositis is a serious side effect that may cause inflammation, ulcers, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating.

11 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022