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Twin study detects bacteria in small intestine that play role in development of multiple sclerosis

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Published: May 7, 2025 11:38

More than 280,000 people in Germany have multiple sclerosis (MS) and approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. This makes MS the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.

Developing a probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia

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Published: May 6, 2025 15:50

Hariom Yadav, Ph.D., can't get a particular cocktail off his mind—especially because our aging population potentially could benefit from the benefits for brain health that this punch may pack.

Food as medicine: How diet shapes gut microbiome health

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Published: May 6, 2025 15:22

The modern Western-style diet—high in processed foods, red meat, dairy products, and sugar—alters the composition of the gut microbiome in ways that can have a huge impact on health. This dietary pattern, which is also low in fruits, vegetables, and whole…

Nuts, seeds OK for people with diverticulitis, study says

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Published: May 6, 2025 13:40

Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.

Aspartame: The artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free. A nutritionist explains

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Published: May 6, 2025 13:11

Sugar—sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call "empty calories"—energy without any essential…

Discovery uses gut bacteria and AI to diagnose a chronic pain syndrome

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Published: May 6, 2025 11:43

McGill University researchers, in collaboration with colleagues in Israel and Ireland, have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with remarkable accuracy, potentially…

Often seen as waste, stool may yield clues to microbiome's role in cancer treatment

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Published: May 6, 2025 09:21

At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, scientists are investigating stool samples to uncover new insights into cancer treatment. Often seen as waste, stool may provide valuable information about the microbiome—a complex ecosystem of…

Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice

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Published: May 6, 2025 06:30

Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing microbiome-based therapies to…

Consumption of ultra-processed foods by young children favors harmful bacteria in the gut, study finds

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Published: May 5, 2025 17:03

A Brazilian study of 728 children up to one year of age shows that the consumption of ultra-processed foods can negatively affect the diversity and abundance of the intestinal microbiota, with a more pronounced effect in children who are not breastfed.

Anal cancer rates rising most among older, white and Hispanic women, study indicates

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Published: May 5, 2025 12:10

Anal cancer has been steadily increasing in the United States, with the biggest jumps among older women, especially white and Hispanic women—a shift that challenges assumptions about high-risk groups and who should be screened, according to a study to be…

Turning point in stomach cancer: Early-stage diagnoses now more common, study finds

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Published: May 5, 2025 12:09

Stomach cancers are increasingly being diagnosed at less advanced, more treatable stages—a shift that marks major progress in detecting one of the deadliest forms of cancer, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2025.

Preclinical study reveals how alcohol promotes fat buildup in liver

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Published: May 5, 2025 08:09

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered a signaling interaction between two proteins in cells that controls fat accumulation in the livers of laboratory mice with alcohol-associated liver disease. The findings point to a potential method to reduce liver…

Gluten-free diet for celiac disease found to increase arsenic exposure in children

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:59

Children with newly diagnosed celiac disease have increased arsenic exposure shortly after transitioning to a gluten-free diet, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Piezo1 protein discovered as critical regulator of gut health

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Published: May 2, 2025 12:53

A study has revealed that a pressure-sensing protein known as Piezo1 plays a critical role in supporting gut health. The study's findings may unlock new routes for understanding and treating complex gut disorders.

Explaining the link between 'good' gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis

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Published: May 2, 2025 02:13

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have shown in a new study how activity of "good" microbes in the gut is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and, potentially, other autoimmune…

A digestive 'treasure chest' shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut

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Published: May 1, 2025 16:03

A new approach to drug design can deliver medicine directly to the gut in mice at significantly lower doses than current inflammatory bowel disease treatments. The proof-of-concept study, published in Science, introduces a mechanism called "GlycoCaging"…

Can probiotics transform the vaginal microbiome?

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Published: May 1, 2025 09:02

The term "probiotics" appears on the packaging of yogurts, kimchi, kombucha, sodas and supplements. If you eat or drink any of these products, beneficial bacteria will make their way to your gut and help with digestion. Consuming probiotics is synonymous…

New guidelines for monitoring IBD patients to prevent bowel cancer

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Published: May 1, 2025 07:59

Researchers and clinicians have developed major new guidelines for the monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to prevent them going on to develop bowel cancer.

International study maps the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease

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Published: April 30, 2025 13:31

The Consortium Global IBD Visualization of Epidemiology Studies in the 21st Century (GIVES-21) published data on the global prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Nature. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have contributed to the study.…

Protein sources change the gut microbiome, some drastically

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Published: April 30, 2025 12:40

A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal's diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. These microorganisms, known as the gut…

'Game-changer' clinical trial launches for Australia's second-deadliest cancer

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Published: April 30, 2025 08:54

A world-first clinical trial launched in Melbourne is being hailed as a "game-changer" for its potential to revolutionize the way people with bowel cancer are treated.

IBS and SIBO have overlapping symptoms. Here's what you need to know about these different digestive conditions

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Published: April 29, 2025 13:05

Digestive disorders can affect us all from time to time. Symptoms such as bloating and pain, often accompanied with some change in bowel habits, can be a feature of dietary changes, infection and stress. However, when these symptoms last a long time and no…

Colon cancer rates are rising among young people—could changes to children's gut bacteria explain why?

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Published: April 29, 2025 12:33

Alarming trends show that colon—or bowel—cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults globally by 2030.

How human genetics and intratumoral microbiota affect colorectal cancer

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Published: April 29, 2025 12:20

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. While scientists believe that gut microbiota play an important role in both the onset and progression of CRC, emerging evidence points to the significance of intratumoral…

Mice develop fibromyalgia-like pain after receiving gut microbiota from human patients

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Published: April 29, 2025 06:50

McGill University-led research has discovered that transplanting gut microbiota from women with fibromyalgia into mice induces pain, immune activation, metabolomic changes, and reduced skin innervation.