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Fatty Acids Could Aid Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Omega-3 fatty acids,
contained in oily fish such
as salmon and trout,
selectively inhibit growth
and induce cell death in
early and late-stage oral
... > full story
Digest This: Cure for Cancer May Live in Our Intestines
Treating a cancerous tumor
is like watering a
houseplant with a fire hose
-- too much water kills the
plant, just as too much
chemotherapy and radiation
... > full story
Putting the Brakes on Inflammation: Signal Prevents Immune System from Spinning out of Control
Researchers discovered a
previously unknown mechanism
that prevents the immune
system from going into
overdrive. The findings shed
... > full story
Polymer Coatings a Key Step Toward Oral Delivery of Protein-Based Drugs
In a new study, a
"bioadhesive" coating
significantly improved the
intestinal absorption into
the bloodstream of
... > full story
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Faster, Simpler Diagnosis for Fibromyalgia May Be on the Horizon
July 23, 2013 — Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult to ... > full story -
Foodborne Illness
Bacteria
Infectious Diseases
Microbes and More
Diseases and Conditions
Gastrointestinal Problems
Probiotic Bacterium Lessens Severity of Salmonella Infections by Hoarding Iron
July 17, 2013 — Microbiologists have learned how a probiotic bacterium used to treat irritable bowel syndrome can soothe gut bacterial infections caused by salmonella, paving the way for potential relief from ... > full story -
What Are Fructooligosaccharides and How Do They Provide Digestive, Immunity and Bone Health Benefits?
July 16, 2013 — New research has focused on the health benefits of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), which are low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrates that can improve food taste and texture while aiding ... > full story -
Intestinal Bacteria Linked to White Blood Cell Cancer
July 16, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that specific types of bacteria that live in the gut are major contributors to lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells that are part of the human immune ... > full story -
Chemical Compound Shows Promise as Alternative to Opioid Pain Relievers
July 15, 2013 — A drug targeting a protein complex containing two different types of opioid receptors may be an effective alternative to morphine and other opioid pain medications, without any of the side effects or ... > full story -
New Risk Factors for Bowel Cancer
July 15, 2013 — Fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits, chips and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer, according to new ... > full story -
Acid Reflux Drug May Cause Heart Disease, Study Suggests
July 10, 2013 — Drugs that help millions of people cope with acid reflux may also cause cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. It is the first time researchers have shown how proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, ... > full story -
Today's Healthcare
Gastrointestinal Problems
Wounds and Healing
Heartburn
Pain Control
Diseases and Conditions
GI Doctors Use Endoscopy to Place Transpyloric Stent
July 3, 2013 — Physicians say they are encouraged by early results in three patients of their new treatment for gastroparesis, a condition marked by the failure of the stomach to properly empty its contents into ... > full story -
Insomnia Research
Insomnia
Sleep Disorder Research
Diseases and Conditions
Gastrointestinal Problems
Colitis
It's About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease
July 1, 2013 — Researchers have a possible explanation why some alcoholics develop liver disease: Disrupted circadian rhythms can push those vulnerable over the edge to disease. Mice whose internal clocks were out ... > full story -
Acid Reflux Surgery Could Help Prevent Rejection in Lung Transplant Patients
June 28, 2013 — A procedure to treat acid reflux could help prevent chronic rejection in lung transplant patients, according to a new ... > full story
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