Rachel Lutz

A more effective treatment for Clostridium difficile (C. diff), or hospital-acquired diarrhea, may be on the horizon.

The shape of mammals’ microbiome can prevent the development of intestinal diseases, according to findings presented in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

The stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway in colorectal cancer patients could play an important role in making the immune system aware of the abnormality, according to findings published in the journal Cell Reports.

Generation after generation, a low fiber diet can contribute to irreversible depletion of gut bacteria, reported findings published in the journal Nature.

Study results indicate the protein regulator Trabid may be a promising target for developing novel treatments for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Exercise during early life may alter the gut microbe, in addition to promoting healthy brain and metabolism, according to findings published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology.

Researchers examined the effects of protein interleukin 37 in order to determine the effects on physiopathology of spinal cord injury in several mouse models of inflammatory diseases.

A recent report found there is not nearly enough scientific research being conducted on the effects of marijuana and other cannabinoids on rheumatic diseases.

Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may benefit from treatment with tiotropium/olodaterol, but others may not find relief.

Patients taking testosterone-lowering therapy for prostate cancer are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers.

Using data from the Nurses’ Health Study, researchers have found strong evidence of increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

An immune system protein called interleukin 27 may hold the key to preventing the onset of an aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis.

Neuropathic pain patients who are not prescribed opioid medications (such as morphine, codeine, and Tylenol 3) may experience more improvements in physical function.

During exercise training, noninvasive ventilation was found to be beneficial in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Study results show that patients with multiple sclerosis may benefit from taking vitamin D3.

Completely resolving patients’ depressive symptoms is the best chance they have for reducing the risk for depression recurrence.

Gut microbiota may trigger fat loss in response to colder temperatures, according to findings published in the journal Cell.

After a colorectal cancer diagnosis, patients may experience low rates of job retention, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

Low back pain can be prevented with a combination of exercise and education.

Yoga and pulmonary rehabilitation methods are effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to findings of Indian study.

A recent study showed one trigger for multiple sclerosis (MS) might the death of brain cells that make myelin

A novel therapeutic approach to multiple sclerosis (MS) patients may be effective in reducing brain inflammation.

Post injury peripheral nerve regeneration and growth is possible with a powerful protein.

Doing yoga improved rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and mood for female adults following trend of benefits associated with other conditions.

Study shows depression is more than a checklist of symptoms, and should be reconsidered as a complex web of interlocking symptoms.

A digital health application can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations

New York’s citywide efforts increased the cost of colorectal cancer screening rates.

It is now possible to accurately measure population growth rates of the gut microbiota of mammalian gastrointestinal tracts, according to findings published in the journal Nature Communications.

The effectiveness of dietary treatments could be influenced by the gut microbiota, according to findings published in Cell Metabolism.

The risk of developing celiac disease might be increased in at-risk infants if they are fed gluten, according to findings from a study conducted in Sweden published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.