Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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NHS hospitals may prioritize meeting 18-week target over clinical need, analysis shows

There's strong evidence of a 'threshold effect' in English hospitals' efforts to comply with the 18-week referral to treatment standard, concludes a long term data analysis of performance against the target, published online in the journal BMJ Quality & Safety.

5 Sep 2023

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

There's been a striking 79% increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the past three decades (1990-2019), finds research published today in the open access journal BMJ Oncology.

5 Sep 2023

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The prebiotic resistant starch could play an important role in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the future.

5 Sep 2023

CMFI 2023: Advancing the fight against multi-resistant pathogens

CMFI 2023 addresses pressing challenges of our time, such as the rise of multi-resistant pathogens and the roles of microbes in causing or preventing major chronic disease.

5 Sep 2023

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

Chronic liver injury results in the development of liver fibrosis in approximately 25% of individuals in response to diverse insults, and several aspects of the development of liver injury appear to be common to a variety of initiating factors.

31 Aug 2023

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Infants who spent most of their first year in the pandemic have fewer types of bacteria in their gut than infants born earlier, according to a team of developmental psychology researchers.

31 Aug 2023

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

An 8-week study found that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods altered specific gut bacteria and positively impacted systolic blood pressure in Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings suggest that this MedDairy diet could be an effective strategy for reducing cardiovascular risks.

31 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

A new study has revealed important associations between the gut microbiome and eczema in infancy and has established the basis for the potential prevention and treatment of eczema via modulation of the gut microbiota.

30 Aug 2023

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, study shows

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut.

30 Aug 2023

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

The association between the maturation of the infant gut microbiome and the infant immune system.

30 Aug 2023

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital.

29 Aug 2023

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of chronic second-hand smoke exposure on cognition, behavior, neuropathology, and metabolism.

29 Aug 2023

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Researchers explore the potential utility of ginger essential oil in preventing NASH.

29 Aug 2023

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

A recent study in the Nutrients journal employs bibliometrics to explore how nutrition impacts the relationship between gut microbiota and chronic pain. The research highlights the potential of probiotics and prebiotics in managing pain conditions and underscores the need for further studies to understand the interplay between diet, gut health, and chronic pain.

28 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Study explores the potential causal link between GERD, a common gastrointestinal issue, and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women. The analysis suggests a potential causal relationship, although the results were inconclusive, pointing to the complexity of hormonal interactions in both conditions.

27 Aug 2023

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

University of Louisville researchers have received $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body, including the mouth. What they find could lead to better understanding and treatment of a range of chronic conditions.

25 Aug 2023

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

NHS hospitals may prioritize meeting 18-week target over clinical need, analysis shows

Early onset cancers exacting heaviest toll on young adults over the past three decades

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

CMFI 2023: Advancing the fight against multi-resistant pathogens

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Exploring the role of the metabolic syndrome in individual mechanisms of liver fibrosis

Pandemic may have altered gut microbiome of infants, study finds

Mediterranean diet with a dairy twist shows promise in lowering heart disease risk

Gut microbiome linked to eczema in infancy

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, study shows

New insights: Gut microbiome alterations linked to rising allergic disease prevalence

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

New study sheds light on origins of childhood allergies

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis progression blocked by ginger essential oil

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

UofL researchers receive $11.7 million to study microorganisms throughout the body

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