gut microbiome

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020

Healthy Gut Microbes Maintain Social Distance From Immune System, Study Finds

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Gut microbes found in feces avoid triggering immune reactions that could lead to conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by creating a mucus barrier that separates them from immune cells, ... Read more

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Infliximab Helps Gut Microbiome in Children with Crohn’s, Study Finds

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Treatment with infliximab helps normalize the gut microbiome, soothing Crohn’s disease in children and adolescents, a study suggests. Longer studies are needed to understand if these medicines can fully restore ... Read more

February 5, 2020January 11, 2023

Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Lower Risk of Late-onset Crohn’s Disease

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Adhering to a Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of developing Crohn’s disease in middle age, a large Swedish study reports. The study, “Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

Human Microbiome Project Reveals Causes of Disrupted Gut in IBD Patients

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Differences in molecular events in the gut contribute to the disrupted microbiome and flare-ups in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, according to a ... Read more

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

Compound Derived from American Ginseng Improved Colitis Symptoms in Mouse Study

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Compound K, a byproduct of American ginseng, was seen to reduce bowel inflammation and abdominal pain in a recent study with mice. Ginseng root has been used as a food additive ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 24, 2018

Eating Strawberries Reduces Colon Inflammation, Improves Gut Health in IBD Mouse Model

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Less than a cupful of whole strawberries a day led to a significant decrease in colon inflammation and reversal of the pro-inflammatory gut microbiome in a mouse model of inflammatory ... Read more

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018

Viruses That Infect Gut Bacteria May Play Role in IBD, Mouse Study Suggests

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Populations of bacteria-infecting viruses, called bacteriophages, were found to be altered in the intestines of a mouse model of colitis, indicating that these viruses may be involved in inflammatory bowel ... Read more

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

Compound Used in Food Packaging Linked to Severe IBD Symptoms in Animal Study

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Bisphenol-A, a compound used in the production of some plastics and resins that line containers of canned foods and beverages, was seen to worsen symptoms and increased mortality in a ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Opioid Use May Contribute to Imbalances in the Gut and Spur Inflammation, Studies Find

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Extended use of opioids promotes imbalances in the gut microbiome and triggers changes that worsen inflammation in the intestine, according to results of studies in a mouse model of colitis ... Read more

January 26, 2018January 26, 2018

Researchers Target Specific Gut Bacteria to Control Inflammation in Mice Study of Colitis

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Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a way to target a specific population of bacteria that promotes gut inflammation in mice. While more studies are needed, they believe ... Read more