Category: Gastroenterology
Could the Gut Bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae Be the Key to Preventing Weight Gain?
Researchers suggest that exposure to beneficial gut bacteria may prevent weight gain in mice, potentially paving the way for a future “vaccination.” At the start of each year, many …
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Probiotics May Not Fully Restore Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics: Benefits Exist, But Proof Is Limited
It is well known that antibiotics eliminate good bacteria along with bad ones which potentially cause gut microbiome dysbiosis (imbalance) and other side effects. While their role in treating …Smoking Linked to Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS, Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders like Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Depression
Smoking is one of the major risk factors for several chronic diseases and despite efforts to address the habit, the numbers keep going up. Generally, it increases the risk …
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Linked to 53% Higher Mortality Risk Compared to NASH
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is the excessive build-up of lipid cells in the liver associated with metabolic dysfunction but not necessarily caused by alcohol. It is the most common …
Gut-Brain Axis at Risk: Benzodiazepines, Antidepressants, and Proton Pump Inhibitors May Disrupt Microflora More Than Antibiotics
Key Takeaways Long-term use of benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and PPIs may disrupt gut microbiota more than antibiotics. These effects can persist for years and may influence mental and metabolic health. …Adding Aspirin to Interferon Type I (IFN-I) Can Cure Chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a disease condition caused by the hepatitis B virus, of the Hepadnaviridae family. It causes viral hepatitis which can be acute or chronic. …