Most people with ulcers and other gastrointestinal symptoms never develop neurological problems. But some 80 percent of people with Parkinson's disease have GI problems, such as acid reflux, irritable ...

A new study has found that a substance produced by gut microbes activates mucosal immunity, the first line of defense against infection, thereby increasing vaccine effectiveness. This research provide ...

In mice, the researchers found that one of these metabolites, called hydroquinone, promoted the growth of Streptococcus in the gut mucosa. So, smoking-related metabolites like hydroquinone allow mouth ...

A Western diet, rich in fat and poor in fiber, can weaken the gut protective mucosa and increase the risk of infection and inflammation. Now, Umeå researchers have identified a milk-derived molecule ...

"Our research highlights the importance of addressing gut problems that can be experienced by people with brain disorders, taking a holistic view that recognizes the ways gastrointestinal issues may ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at ...

Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have discovered that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for triggering rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people already at ...

Western diets that are high in sugars, fats, and processed foods have been linked to a wide variety of health ailments. Now, researchers have determined that Western diets can also disrupt the crucial ...

A multi-omics analysis reveals that individuals with allergic rhinitis harbor a distinct microbial and metabolic fingerprint in their gut, which may contribute to amplifying nasal inflammation, ...

Diagram showing the mechanism discovered in the study. Inflammation of the intestines in ulcerative colitis results from an excessive helper Th2 immune response. Smoking leads to aromatic compounds ...