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.
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One type of E. coli relies on Crohn’s disease to survive, shows new study
Scientists have recently discovered a secret relationship between E. coli bacteria and ileal Crohn’s disease.
Obesity can ‘rewire’ immune system, causing some drugs to make other conditions worse
Obesity, sometimes classified as a chronic inflammatory state, alters the immune system in many ways, a new study finds.
‘Good’ cholesterol plays important role in protecting your liver, scientists say
Researchers reveal that a form of good cholesterol, known as HDL3, protects against liver inflammation by blocking inflammatory signals from gut bacteria.
Study finds new, promising target for IBD treatment
New research suggests there is a way to optimize treatments for inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.
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.
Glial cell discovery could open door to new treatments for IBD
Researchers found that glial cells coordinate immune responses of the gut following pathogen invasion or insult to the tissues.
Living a long and healthy life hinges on what’s going on in your gut, scientists say
Patterns in a person’s microbiome, the organisms living in the gut, could determine whether a person is going to age well or die early, say scientists.
You’re eating a credit card’s worth of plastic every week, and it’s altering your gut makeup
A recent review suggests people consume about five grams of plastic particles per week — the equivalent of the weight of a credit card.
Junk food rids the gut of ‘good bacteria,’ raising risk of chronic diseases
Here’s some food for thought: Junk food kills the bugs in our gut that keep us healthy, according to scientists in the Netherlands.