Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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Mental health profoundly impacts inflammatory responses in the body

Study uncovered mechanisms by which psychological stress affects bowel inflammation.

30 May 2023

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Researchers compare changes in hemoglobin A1c and glycemic variability to understand the impacts of two calorie-restricted weight loss diets.

30 May 2023

Illinois Tech selected as enrollment site for NIH's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

Illinois Institute of Technology is one of 14 institutions chosen as an enrollment site for the National Institute of Health's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research.

26 May 2023

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

IgA deficiency is the most common primary immune deficiency worldwide, but its presentation has puzzled physcians and researchers.

26 May 2023

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Breast cancer treatments that can save a woman's life can seriously harm her sexual health, says Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, a breast cancer surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

26 May 2023

Makeup of microbiome in a person's tumor varies depending on early or late-onset colorectal cancer

Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and found the make-up of the bacteria, fungi and viruses in a person's tumor varied significantly depending on whether they were diagnosed with early-onset disease (age 45 or younger) or late-onset disease (age 65 or older).

26 May 2023

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the association between intestinal microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

26 May 2023

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Researchers assess the feasibility of an education-focused Mediterranean diet intervention among myeloproliferative neoplasm patients.

25 May 2023

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening in pre-term babies.

25 May 2023

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

New research is shedding light on global disparities in mortality rates from late-stage liver disease, also called cirrhosis.

25 May 2023

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.

25 May 2023

Short-chain fatty acids play a beneficial role in the gut-lung axis of aging mice

The gut microbial community structure - communities of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the intestines - influences the inflammatory response in the lungs of aging mice, according to researchers from the Institute of Functional Anatomy at Charité, the Medical University of Berlin in Germany.

25 May 2023

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm in length have been found everywhere because of plastic pollution - from the Earth's deep oceans to remote regions in Antarctica, and even the seafood we eat. But, are microplastics really harmful?

25 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Mental health profoundly impacts inflammatory responses in the body

Precision nutrition vs. low-fat diet: No significant difference in diabetes management

Illinois Tech selected as enrollment site for NIH's landmark initiative to advance nutrition research

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

Addressing sexual health issues of breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy

Makeup of microbiome in a person's tumor varies depending on early or late-onset colorectal cancer

Insights into the direction and extent of gut microbiome dysbiosis in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries

Short-chain fatty acids play a beneficial role in the gut-lung axis of aging mice

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research finds fever to be the most common non-respiratory feature of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Exploring nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy to find clues for childhood tooth decay

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

Unlocking gut health: How indoor environment impacts the microbiota balance

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