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Research identifies risks and outcomes for preterm infants with rare bowel obstruction
A UCLA Health research team has helped define and characterize a rare bowel obstruction that affects premature infants, known as meconium-related obstruction of prematurity (MROP). Distinct from Hirschsprung disease and meconium ...
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Blueberries can improve infants' immunity and gut health, study finds
Feeding blueberries to infants as one of their first solid foods may help strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms and support healthy gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado ...
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A pathological partnership between Salmonella and yeast in the gut
University of Illinois Chicago-led researchers have found that a common gut yeast, Candida albicans, can help Salmonella Typhimurium take hold in the intestine and spread through the body. When interacting, a Salmonella protein ...
Medications leave lasting mark on gut microbiome, even years after use
Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.
Sep 11, 2025
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Seven health conditions that show why using your phone on the toilet is a bad idea
It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems. Here are the main ones.
Sep 11, 2025
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Maternal gut microbiome composition may be linked to preterm births
Researchers have found that the presence of certain bacteria in the maternal gut microbiome during early pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of preterm birth. Published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe on September 10, ...
Sep 10, 2025
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New insights into the gut–brain axis decode chronic pain pathways
An Adelaide-based research collaboration has identified the specific nerve pathways responsible for relaying pain signals from the bowel to the brain, paving the way for new irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory ...
Sep 10, 2025
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Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in children under age 5, and nearly 150 million children globally under this age have stunted growth from lack of nutrition. Although an inadequate diet is a major contributor, researchers ...
Sep 9, 2025
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Gene tied to rare disorder found crucial for intestinal stem cell regeneration
EPFL scientists have shown that a gene linked to a rare childhood disease is essential for regenerating intestinal stem cells after injury.
Sep 9, 2025
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Eating for two: Postpartum diet linked to depression risk in mothers
Giving birth is hard enough; postpartum depression can make adjusting to parenthood all the more difficult. A healthy diet is essential for new mothers to build strength after such a taxing ordeal, but what if what they eat ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Frailty fuels gut imbalance and can drive post-surgery gastrointestinal risk
Gastrointestinal (GI) complications, such as postoperative ileus (POI) and intra-abdominal infections (IAI), remain a major concern after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Even with advances in surgical techniques, including ...
Sep 8, 2025
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GERD may be linked to ear disorders, including tinnitus, Meniere disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be associated with an increased risk for tinnitus, Meniere disease, vestibular dysfunction, and sensorineural hearing loss, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal ...
Sep 8, 2025
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Coral-inspired capsule samples hidden bacteria from the small intestine
In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities.
Sep 6, 2025
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Researchers uncover critical genetic drivers of the gut's 'nervous system' development
Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding how the enteric nervous system—sometimes called the "brain" of the gut—forms and functions.
Sep 5, 2025
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Intestinal surface cells pull rather than push to remove weak neighbors, research reveals
Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that cells leave the intestinal surface because excess cells are pushed out.
Sep 4, 2025
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Acid-resistant artificial mucus improves gastric wound healing in animals
Hydrogels—materials like gelatin that can absorb and hold water—can aid wound healing and enable slow-release drug delivery, but they usually break down in acidic environments like the stomach.
Sep 4, 2025
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DNA analysis shows colorectal cancer has unique microbial fingerprint
Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial "fingerprint," according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Sep 4, 2025
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Are probiotics worth the cost to prevent infection after a colon removal surgery?
A new UCLA Health study found that taking an eight-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Not all dietary proteins are digested the same way
As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences in their composition, ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of hemorrhoids, new study shows
Many of us are guilty of scrolling our smartphones on the toilet. But a new study from the United States, published today, has found this habit may increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids by up to 46%.
Sep 4, 2025
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Research reveals how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors
Two new papers from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Gastroenterology shed light on how gut-brain interactions, influenced by both biology and life circumstances, shape eating behaviors. Together, they highlight ...
Sep 4, 2025
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New study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux
A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Targeting key transcription factors may offer new Crohn's disease therapy
A research group has revealed that transcription factors RUNX2 and BHLHE40 play crucial roles in inducing T cells involved in Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is an intractable disorder characterized by chronic inflammation ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Scrolling while on the toilet linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids
Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users. Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues present these findings ...
Sep 3, 2025
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H. pylori screening does not significantly reduce upper gastrointestinal bleeding after heart attack, trial finds
Routine Helicobacter pylori screening did not significantly reduce the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction (MI), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot ...
Sep 1, 2025
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