Crohn’s disease linked to fatty tissue surrounding the gut
Scientists at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland have discovered a direct link between fatty tissue and Crohn’s disease.
Disease Prevention
Imbalance of gut bacteria may lead to Parkinson’s disease, studies show
Despite being a disease in the brain, new research suggests an unhealthy gut could lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Biological age warning: As your cells get older, your risk of colon cancer increases
With age as a factor behind this form cancer, the research team hopes the findings could help promote treatments that slow down aging.
Just 30 minutes of exercise causes release of protein that protects against colon cancer
For the first time, scientists have shown how exercise can decrease your risk of colon cancer and slow the growth of tumors.
Scientists create a probiotic for treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Probiotics are good for the gut, and new research suggests they could also improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Liver disease treatment could emerge from bile duct bacteria discovery
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) causes scars in the bile duct. It’s a grisly, painful disease. Slowly and relentlessly, it progresses to liver failure, infections, and tumors.
Discovering how bacteria swim may help in delivering life-saving medicines throughout the body
Researchers have found how bacteria swim through different fluids and environments, making them perfect for delivering life-saving drugs to all areas of the body.
Having 2 sugary drinks a day doubles risk of colorectal cancer before age 50
Adults who consume two high-sugar sweetened drinks a day are more than twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer by the time they’re 50
Celiac disease: Number of gluten-intolerant children doubled over past 25 years
Children who suffer from celiac disease may not be getting the treatment they need because many have not been diagnosed, say scientists.
Clean hands, healthy gut: All that hand-washing and sanitizing during COVID slashed UK gut infections in half
The amount of gut infections in the UK were cut in half in the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to people washing their hands, scientists conclude.