Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, according to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology. “Our research shows that these stressors can have a real impact on a child’s development and may influence gut issues long-term. Understanding the mechanisms … Read more
The first sign came when Deepanwita Dasgupta was 5 and started stumbling more while playing at her home in Bangalore in southern India. The girl was always up to something, so her parents figured extra bumps and bruises were just symptoms of an active childhood. Maybe, they thought, it was ill-fitting shoes. Relatives described the … Read more
Background and objectives Terminal ileum intubation is considered the completion step of colonoscopy and is usually performed to assess the ileum. The histological examination of the ileal mucosa, which is acquired during terminal ileum intubation, may allow an accurate diagnosis. However, there is no absolute consensus on when ileoscopy and biopsy should be attempted. As … Read more
Widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs show clear benefits, but emerging evidence clarifies their side effects, rare risks, and what clinicians should monitor long term. A recent review article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation summarized the adverse effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and dual incretin receptor agonists such as tirzepatide. Of … Read more
Bats, critical reservoirs of viruses with significant cross-species spillover risks, have long been understudied in the Indochina Peninsula. A study led by researchers from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, the Academy of Military Medical Sciences, and their partners has unveiled the region’s bat virome diversity, offering key insights into the origins of porcine epidemic diarrhea … Read more
The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying of diarrhea in low and middle-income countries. Diarrhea kills nearly two million lives every year and is one of the main causes of child deaths globally. Rotavirus is one of the most important causes of childhood diarrhea, … Read more
A new clinical trial reveals that low-dose lithium aspartate is ineffective for long COVID brain fog and fatigue, yet exploratory results suggest that higher doses could hold future potential for relief. Study: Lithium Aspartate for Long COVID Fatigue and Cognitive Dysfunction. Image Credit: Yellow_man / Shutterstock A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigated the effects … Read more
As researchers uncover the complexities behind cow’s milk allergy in breastfed infants, new evidence suggests that strict maternal dairy avoidance may not always be necessary, paving the way for more personalized and evidence-based management. Study: Cow’s Milk Allergy in Breastfed Infants: What We Need to Know About Mechanisms, Management, and Maternal Role. Image Credit: Pixel-Shot / … Read more
As ketogenic diets grow in popularity, a new review sheds light on the short-term side effects of keto-induction and offers science-backed solutions to help manage the dreaded “keto flu.” Symptoms during initiation of a ketogenic diet: a scoping review of occurrence rates, mechanisms and relief strategies. Image Credit: eldar nurkovic / Shutterstock In a recent study published … Read more
A study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe by Brazilian and American researchers suggests that a diet rich in soluble fiber can protect the intestine against pathogenic bacteria. The conclusion is based on experiments with mice exposed to Clostridioides difficile, which causes colon inflammation and diarrhea and affects about 500,000 people a year in the United States. “We were able … Read more