Scientists studying the body’s natural defenses against bacterial infection have identified a nutrient — taurine — that helps the gut recall prior infections and kill invading bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kpn). The finding, published in the journal Cell by scientists from five institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), could aid efforts seeking… Continue reading A Nutrient that Kills Invading Bacteria
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A Common Additive That Could Harm Your Gut
Triclosan, an antimicrobial additive contained in thousands of consumer products, causes colon inflammation and exacerbates colon cancer in mice, scientists say. A news release from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) says the results of the analysis indicate that health authorities might want to reinvestigate regulatory policies about the usage of triclosan.… Continue reading A Common Additive That Could Harm Your Gut
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria
Here’s another reason to eat a heart-healthy Mediterranean-type diet: It’s good for your gut. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that eating a plant-based diet enhanced the good bacteria living in the gut by up to 7 percent as compared to only 0.5 percent from eating a more meat-centric, Western diet. Using an… Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria
Trust Your Gut: Six Stomach Issues Not to Ignore
We’ve all eaten or have drunk something that didn’t agree with us. We’ve all caught a stomach bug that was settled with rest, and over-the-counter aid and some chicken broth. While many times we can go at it alone and solve a stomachache ourselves, there are certainly times where it’s necessary to see a doctor.… Continue reading Trust Your Gut: Six Stomach Issues Not to Ignore
Antibiotics May Not Be Needed for Older Patients with Urinary Tract Infections
Prescribing antibiotics for urinary tract infections may not be necessary for older patients, according to new research. That conclusion was reached by Thomas E. Finucane, MD, of the Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. The finding was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. According to a news release from… Continue reading Antibiotics May Not Be Needed for Older Patients with Urinary Tract Infections
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer – and New Research
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Roughly 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States each year. Because of its frequency, it’s essential to know about the illness, its symptoms and its treatment. Here, colorectal surgeon Heidi Nelson,… Continue reading What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer – and New Research
Toward A Better Understanding of IBD
A new study has uncovered how genetics affect exactly where gut inflammation is located in inflammatory bowel disease patients. The discovery has implication for the diagnosis and treatment of IBD patients. The study, from an international team headed by researchers at the nonprofit Wellcome Institute in the UK, drew on genetic and clinical data from… Continue reading Toward A Better Understanding of IBD
A New Culprit in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The illness affects 1.6 million people in the United States, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, rectal bleeding and other potentially debilitating symptoms. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common forms of… Continue reading A New Culprit in Inflammatory Bowel Disease