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).
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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.
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.
Blood cell discovery may lead to new treatments for chronic inflammatory conditions
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, fight infection, clear away cell debris, and heal injured tissue. In diseases with chronic or excessive inflammation (e.g., arthritis, sepsis), however, they can also cause tissue damage. Scientists at the University of Illinois, Chicago, recently identified two distinct subtypes of neutrophils, and designed a way to preserve the neutrophils’ favorable effects while their anti-inflammatory properties fight disease.
Liver enzyme discovery decreases appetite in obese mice, leads to weight loss
A new study reports that inhibiting a liver enzyme in obese mice decreases their appetite, increases expenditure of fat, and results in weight loss.
Common parasite found in gut actually keeps you healthy by fighting inflammation
Scientists report that a common parasite found in the gastrointestinal tract is associated with benefits for gut health.
Keto diet triggers activation of molecule that stops colorectal cancer
Eating a low-carb keto diet could delay the progression of colorectal cancer, suggests a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
‘Forever chemicals’ in many common household items linked to liver damage
Synthetic “forever” chemicals in everything from furniture to food wrappers may be damaging the livers of everyone they come into contact with.
Leafy green gut: New study suggests spinach could prevent colon cancer
New research from Texas A&M University Health Science Center finds that the ingredients in spinach can discourage the development of polyps that progress into colon cancer.