Digestive Health

Processed diets may initially reduce the incidence of foodborne infectious diseases, such as E.coli, but might also increase the incidence of diseases characterized by low-grade chronic infection and inflammation.

If gut-imprinted immune cells are diluted in comparison to immune cells triggered by other parts of the body, there could be implications for the oral-based COVID-19 vaccines currently under development.

A greater understanding of obesity and its impact on cardiovascular health highlights abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as visceral adipose tissue (VAT), as a cardiovascular disease risk marker.

The study authors found there were many different subtypes of goblet cells, and their functions vary more than previously thought.

Nivolumab is the first and only immunotherapy in combination with chemotherapy to deliver superior overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone in this patient population.

The data were presented for the first time at the virtual 2021 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, April 10-15, 2021.

The researchers found that patients who reduced their calorie intake by 10% or more and adopted a moderate exercise program immediately after their diagnosis had, on average, 70% less chance of having lingering leukemia cells after a month of chemotherapy than those not on the diet-and-exercise regimen.

The study did not find significant associations between the intake of unprocessed red meat or poultry with either of these conditions, in contrast to prior studies that linked red meat to higher risks of cardiovascular disease.

The global rise of nonalcoholic fatty-liver disease in pediatric populations has highlighted the need to understand the potential cause of this growing trend.

In addition to the usual considerations of treating pediatric patients, clinicians should consider how pharmacokinetics may differ for children with obesity, according to a session at the 2021 virtual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners meeting.

Risk factors for norovirus include eating foods in non-sanitary places and attending childcare centers or preschools.

Cardiometabolic health risk factors include metabolic syndrome, a cluster of disorders that include excess fat around the waist, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.

Adults in the United States are reporting undesired weight changes, an increase in drinking, and other negative behavior changes that may be unhealthy coping mechanisms for prolonged stress, according to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The approval makes adalimumab the only subcutaneous biologic for pediatric patients with ulcerative colitis that can be administered at home.

A significantly greater proportion of patients with Crohn disease achieved both primary endpoints with overall safety results generally consistent with the known safety profile of risankizumab.

The FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to dupilumab in September 2020, for the treatment of patients age 12 years and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Educate patients about the appropriate and safe use of gastrointestinal products and direct them to seek further medical care when warranted.

Like diabetes, Inflammatory bowel disease may also be linked to a high-fructose diet.

Nizatidine Oral Solution is a prescription oral product used for the short-term treatment and maintenance therapy of ulcers and for the treatment of esophagitis and associated heartburn due to GERD.

Irritable bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, can increase the risk of both cancer and death.

According to a study published in Genome Medicine, the disruption of gut bacteria through the use of antibiotics soon after birth has the ability to affect the immune system’s process of maturation.

A variety of OTC products, such as antacids, histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are available to help manage symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Next-level digestive enzymes perform vital functions, like breaking down food, eliminating toxins, and even building muscle to amplify healthy habits

According to a recent study published in Gut, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease, is associated with a more than doubled likelihood of developing dementia.

Reducing salt intake to a healthier level appears to be beneficial for the gut microbiome and blood pressure, especially in females with untreated hypertension, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.

The researchers analyzed the National Health Interview Survey 2015 to determine the food intake and frequency of consumption for US adults with IBD.

In a new study, researchers analyzed gut microbiota to understand further the links between gut health and obesity.

Why was a patient prescribed something normally used for stomach problems to help her produce breastmilk?

The clinical practice update incorporates emerging evidence and available guidance for patients with IBD.

The study was the first to examine proton pump inhibitors use in breast cancer survivors.