Why are Black individuals more likely to die from colorectal cancer?
Overall, African Americans are 38% to 43% more likely to die from colorectal cancer than are Whites. So why the disparity?
Dr. Faith Coleman
Fungus in the gut: One type is more friend than foe — when it ‘introduces’ itself first
A new study from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center describes the microorganism Candida albicans, a fungus, as friend rather than foe.
Antibiotics may trigger IBD in older adults, study shows
A new study reveals that the more antibiotics prescribed to patients 60 and older, the more likely they were to develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Crohn’s disease: AI tool can predict recurrence after surgery
The cause of Crohn’s disease is not known. It can occur at any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus.
Link between statins and gut microbiome could lead to personalized treatments for high cholesterol
An important new study shows that different patient responses to statins can be attributed to variations in the gut microbiome.
Pneumonia severity, risk of death hinges on gut bacteria for older adults
New research indicates that the severity of pneumonia may have as much to do with the gut as it does with the lungs.
Women who start colorectal cancer screenings before age 50 less likely to develop disease
According to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC.
High-fiber diet helps stave off antibiotic resistance in the gut
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts.
How the gut could actually help diagnose concussions, predict recovery
Scientists show a post-concussion drop of two bacterial species normally found in abundance in stool samples of healthy individuals.
Frequent UTIs could be caused by antibiotics and gut bacteria, study shows
A new study may explain the vicious cycle of recurrent infections: an antibiotic used to treat a UTI predisposes the body to another infection thanks to gut bacteria.