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Probiotics

Probiotics Reduce Stress-Induced Intestinal Flare Ups

For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows it’s not all in their head. ...More
March 19, 2013
Posted in News, Disorders
Choosing and Using the Proper Probiotic

This slide show will be helpful to GI professionals who want to learn more about probiotics, and can be shared with patients as well. ...More
February 8, 2013
Posted in Galleries
Probiotics May Reduce Diarrhea From Antibiotic Use

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Consumption of probiotics (live microorganisms, which may occur naturally in foods such as yogurt, intended to confer a health benefit when consumed) is associated with a reduced risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common adverse effect of ...More
May 10, 2012
Posted in News
Chocolate Boosts Metabolism, Gut Health

Nestlé recently conducted a study on chocolate’s role in metabolism and gut health. The study provided strong evidence that consuming 40 g/d of dark chocolate during a period of two weeks is sufficient to modify the metabolism of free living and healthy human subjects, as ...More
March 3, 2010
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Role of Gut Bacteria in Disease Risk

Rush University Medical Center received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to chart the presence of microorganisms in the gut and determine how microbial imbalances might impact diseases. ...More
October 29, 2009
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
New Study Addresses Hand Hygiene and Contamination of Keyboards

A new study to be published in BMC Infectious Diseases examines the issue of hand hygiene and the bacterial contamination of computer keyboards and mice. Lu et al. conducted their study in a 1,600-bed medical center of southern Taiwan with 47 wards and 282 computers. With ...More
October 2, 2009
Posted in News, Disorders, Procedures
Antioxidants Might Help Chronic Pancreatitis Patients

Antioxidant supplementation was found to be effective in relieving pain and reducing levels of oxidative stress in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), according to a new study in Gastroenterology. ...More
January 5, 2009
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues