Stomach

Fecal microbiota transplantation emerges as a promising approach to H. pylori eradication

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a widespread bacterial infection associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. While conventional antibiotic-based treatments have been the gold standard for eradication, their efficacy has been steadily declining due to the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance. This has spurred interest in alternative therapies, one of which is fecal microbiota transplantation … Read more

Novel insights into tumor microenvironment and gastric cancer therapy

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A team of Singapore scientists has made a significant discovery in understanding stomach cancer, a disease that remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. By using advanced mapping technologies, they created a detailed “atlas” of stomach tumors, revealing hidden patterns in how cancer cells behave, evolve and interact with their environment. These insights could lead … Read more

Unlocking the Power of the Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health Wellness

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Archyde The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mental Health and the Future of Food Table of Contents 1. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mental Health and the Future of Food 2. Gut Microbes and Anxiety: A Scientific Breakthrough 3. What are gut Microbes? 4. Implications for the Food and Beverage Industry 5. Probiotics: The … Read more

Zinc-carrying proteins may activate PPIs in the absence of gastric acid

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Acid reducing medicines from the group of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are best-selling drugs that prevent and alleviate stomach problems. PPIs are activated in the acid-producing cells of the stomach, where they block acid production. Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) made the surprising discovery that zinc-carrying proteins, which are found in all … Read more

Gut bacteria could one day serve as microscopic in-house pharmacists

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Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: microscopic in-house pharmacist. A new study published Feb. 18 in Nature Biotechnology shows how gut bacteria can be directed to produce and release proteins within the lower gastrointestinal tract – eliminating a … Read more

Targeted Thermal Therapy could transform management of common cause of high blood pressure

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Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of a simple, minimally invasive Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T) that has the potential to transform medical management of a common, but commonly overlooked, cause of high blood pressure. This breakthrough, published today in The Lancet, … Read more

Herbal Remedy for Joint Pain: Doctor’s Top Recommendation

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Ginger: A Natural Approach to Bone Pain​ Relief? Bone health‌ is often overlooked until discomfort strikes.Strong bones are crucial for ‍daily life, but poor habits, diet, and lifestyle choices can negatively impact bone health,‌ particularly during childhood and⁣ adolescence. While medical treatments like physiotherapy ‍are common, some are exploring‍ natural alternatives for pain management. Enter … Read more