Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

25 Jun 2024

Human milk banks improve infant health but can't fully replace mother's milk

Scientists investigate human milk banks and their impact on infant health, highlighting differences between donated and maternal milk in gut microbiota and development.

25 Jun 2024

Research shows gut bacteria's role in mental resilience and reduced anxiety

Researchers characterized brain-gut microbiome (BGM) patterns related to stress resilience.

25 Jun 2024

Using microbial community-scale metabolic modeling approach for precision nutrition

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are beneficial molecules created by the bacteria residing in our gut that are closely tied to improved host metabolism, lower systemic inflammation, better cardiovascular health, lower cancer risk, and more.

24 Jun 2024

Using AI to improve gastroscopy diagnostics

During a gastroscopy, the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum are examined using an endoscope. This is a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera at the tip.

24 Jun 2024

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Researchers review the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and management of diabetes mellitus.

24 Jun 2024

Healthy gut bacteria linked to fewer infection-related hospitalizations, study finds

The association between gut microbiota composition and risk of infection-related hospitalization.

24 Jun 2024

Study links gut health and brain function in resilient individuals

A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings.

21 Jun 2024

Challenges in treatment of cholangiocarcinoma in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare progressive liver disease that damages bile ducts and significantly increases the risk of bile duct cancer, particularly a type called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).

20 Jun 2024

Less healthy intestinal flora could increase the risk of serious infection

The composition of the intestinal flora can predict the chances of developing serious infections such as pneumonia.

20 Jun 2024

High-fat diet triggers anxiety in male rats through gut-brain axis disruption

Researchers investigate the impact of a high-fat diet on gut microbiome diversity and its effects on anxiety-related symptoms.

20 Jun 2024

NTU Singapore study reveals high trust in AI among gastroenterologists

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of medicine, with promises of accurate diagnoses, better management decisions, and improved outcomes for both patients and the healthcare system.

18 Jun 2024

New hope for GI cancers: Review analyzes molecular targets and treatment advancements

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, encompassing esophageal, gastric, small bowel, and colorectal carcinomas, represent a significant global health burden due to their high incidence and mortality rates.

18 Jun 2024

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

A recent study confirmed amoxicillin's lower risk of treatment failure compared to penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, with no difference in severe complications.

18 Jun 2024

Research finds link between fatty foods and anxiety

When stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new University of Colorado Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.

17 Jun 2024

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), which have no known cures and elusive causes, result in irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system.

16 Jun 2024

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

New research has shed light on the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health. Despite the increasing protein intake in Western diets, especially among athletes and individuals with obesity, the fate of undigested protein and its impact on human health remains largely unknown.

16 Jun 2024

Paternal and maternal transplants boost infant gut health after cesarean delivery

Researchers explore the paternal role in infant gut seeding and the impact of induced seeding by maternal fecal microbiota transplant.

16 Jun 2024

Global study confirms pantoprazole's role in reducing upper GI bleeding in the ICU

A widely available drug helps prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill adults on a breathing machine, according to the results of a global study and meta-analysis led by researchers at McMaster University.

14 Jun 2024

Tufts' new ingestible microbiome sampling pill completes preclinical trials

Significant progress has been made at Tufts University School of Engineering in the development of a small device, about the size of a vitamin pill, that can be swallowed and passed through the gastrointestinal tract to sample the full inventory of microorganisms in an individual's gastro-intestinal tract.

14 Jun 2024

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

Human milk banks improve infant health but can't fully replace mother's milk

Research shows gut bacteria's role in mental resilience and reduced anxiety

Using microbial community-scale metabolic modeling approach for precision nutrition

Using AI to improve gastroscopy diagnostics

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Healthy gut bacteria linked to fewer infection-related hospitalizations, study finds

Study links gut health and brain function in resilient individuals

Challenges in treatment of cholangiocarcinoma in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

Less healthy intestinal flora could increase the risk of serious infection

High-fat diet triggers anxiety in male rats through gut-brain axis disruption

NTU Singapore study reveals high trust in AI among gastroenterologists

New hope for GI cancers: Review analyzes molecular targets and treatment advancements

Amoxicillin outperforms penicillin V in treating pediatric pneumonia, study finds

Research finds link between fatty foods and anxiety

New link between sulfur metabolites in gut microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases revealed

Study reveals the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and overall health

Paternal and maternal transplants boost infant gut health after cesarean delivery

Global study confirms pantoprazole's role in reducing upper GI bleeding in the ICU

Tufts' new ingestible microbiome sampling pill completes preclinical trials

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