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Some Bacteria May Protect Against Disease Caused by Stomach Infection
Half of the world's human
population is infected with
the stomach bacteria called
Helicobacter pylori, yet it
causes disease in only about
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Ulcer-Causing Bacteria Tamed by Defect in Cell-Targeting Ability
Without the ability to swim
to their targets in the
stomach, ulcer-causing
bacteria do not cause the
inflammation of the stomach
lining that leads to ulcers
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Strawberries Protect the Stomach from Alcohol, Rat Experiments Suggest
In an experiment on rats,
European researchers have
proved that eating
strawberries reduces the
harm that alcohol can cause
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Taking Sharper Aim At Stomach Ulcer Bacteria
Scientists are reporting
discovery of a much sought
after crack in the armor of
a common microbe that
infects the stomachs of
one-sixth of the world's
population, causing stomach
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Genetic Variations Associated With Susceptibility to Bacteria Linked to Stomach Disorders
May 7, 2013 — Two genome-wide association studies and a subsequent meta-analysis have found that certain genetic variations are associated with susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that is a major ... > full story -
High-Salt Diet and Ulcer Bug Combine to Increase Risk of Cancer
April 18, 2013 — Numerous epidemiologic studies have shown that a diet high in salt is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Now researchers have shown that high dietary salt combined with infection by ... > full story -
Other Stomach Microbiota Modulate Resistance to H. Pylori-Driven Ulcers
March 25, 2013 — Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a new study. ... > full story -
Villain Stomach Bug May Have a Sweet Side: 'Bad' Gut Bacteria May Help Control Diabetes
February 8, 2013 — A stomach bacterium believed to cause health problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and gastric cancer may play a dual role by balancing the stomach's ecosystem and controlling body weight and glucose ... > full story -
Stroke Drug Kills Bacteria That Cause Ulcers and Tuberculosis
December 20, 2012 — A drug for ischemic strokes may also treat tuberculosis and ulcers. New research shows the compound, ebselen, to inhibit the thioredoxin reductase system in bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori ... > full story -
Foot Ulcers: Research Identifies Factors Key to Healing Diabetes-Related Foot Sores
October 26, 2011 — What’s crucial for a diabetic’s foot sore to heal is that the ulcer is superficial, blood circulation is normal, and the person has had diabetes for short time. This is shown in a large ... > full story -
Bacteria Associated With Stomach Ulcers Not Detected in Enlarged Adenoids in Children
October 17, 2011 — Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation and ulcers were not detectable in tissue from inflamed and enlarged adenoids in children, according to a new ... > full story -
Transarterial Embolization Is a Safe, Nonoperative Option for Acute Peptic Ulcer Bleeding, Study Suggests
May 23, 2011 — Researchers report that in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopy failed to control the bleeding, transarterial embolization is a safe procedure which reduces the need for surgery ... > full story -
Ulcer Bacteria May Contribute to Development of Parkinson's Disease
May 22, 2011 — The stomach bacteria responsible for ulcers could also play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease according to new ... > full story -
DNA from Common Stomach Bacteria Minimizes Effects of Colitis, Study Says
May 5, 2011 — DNA from Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach bacteria, minimizes the effects of colitis in mice, according to a new ... > full story
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