Suffer from IBS? Blame gravity, scientists say
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center say the hidden cause of IBS could be gravity itself.
Shyla Cadogan
Gut bacteria linked to metabolites in the blood
A study by Uppsala University and Lund University scientists finds strong associations between bacteria living in the gut and small molecules found in the blood, called metabolites.
Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncovered
New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.
Could pomegranates be holding the secret to stopping colorectal cancer?
A substance in pomegranates could hold the key to a new treatment for colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
High fat diets promote rapid inflammatory cell expansion in bone marrow, encouraging obesity
New research now finds that the inflammatory nature of a high-fat diet can quickly alter the bone marrow of mice, encouraging the production of inflammatory immune cells.
UVA scientists solve 50-year-old mystery behind how bacteria move
According to their findings, E. coli bacteria move by coiling appendages and creating makeshift propellers out of one protein.
Skin sensors provide non-invasive, cost-effective means for diagnosing gut conditions
New research may offer a non-invasive and cost-effective approach to gut health. It involves sensors being placed on the skin to measure bioelectrical activity.
Stanford researchers design fully functional synthetic microbiome, opening new doors into gut-disease links
Stanford University researchers have built the most complex synthetic microbiome, creating a community of over 100 bacterial species that were able to be transplanted into mice.
Common stomach bug could open door to better Crohn’s disease therapies
A big topic that remains not well-addressed is how norovirus infection triggers disease onset in patients with Crohn’s.
Researchers find gut bacteria, even healthy ones, linked to HIV susceptibility
A new study suggests that some gut bacteria, even ones that support healthy gut diversity, are indicating factors of greater susceptibility to contracting the infection.