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A new case study from researchers at Oxford University has tracked, for the first time, the movement of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from a patient's gut microbiome to their lungs. The research presents the first direct evidence of this transmission pathway taking place in critically ill hospital patients.Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacteria commonly responsible for hospital-acquired infections that can lead to pneumonia or sepsis. But some researchers have hypothesized the most antibiotic-resistant forms of the bacteria…

In his new autobiography, Matthew Perry reveals that his colon burst as a result of his addiction to opioid painkillers. The 53-year-old actor, who played Chandler Bing in Friends, was in a coma for two weeks following the incident and had to wear a colostomy bag for nine months.Many people take prescription opioids, such as codeine and hydrocodone, to manage pain, so this news may be quite alarming. But can prescription opioids really cause your colon to burst?Opioids reduce gut activity, which is why they are sometimes…

According to new research, COVID-19 infections can reduce the number of bacterial species in a person’s gut, creating space for dangerous microbes to thrive. (Illustration of the human gut microbiome.)Infection with <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>SARS-CoV-2</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the official name of the virus strain that causes coronavirus…

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain and joint deformities and damage. What causes this condition has been unknown.In our recently published study, my colleagues and I found an important clue to a potential culprit behind this disease: the bacteria in your gut.What causes rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, meaning it develops…

According to a new study, eating a handful of almonds a day can boost gut health by significantly increasing the production of butyrate.Eating a handful of almonds a day substantially boosts the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>acid</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Any substance that when dissolved in water, gives a pH less than 7.0, or donates a hydrogen…

A study shows that eating a handful of almonds a day can significantly increases the production of butyrate, a…

A pair of new studies published in the journal Cell have reported on unexpected ways pain-sensing neurons in the gut can serve as more than just sensory alarm systems. The research suggests these neurons also can directly protect the gut from inflammatory damage.“It turns out that pain may protect us in more direct ways than its classic job to detect potential harm and dispatch signals to the brain," said Isaac Chiu, senior investigator on one of the two new studies.Chiu's work, alongside a team from Harvard Medical…

British writer-director Peter Strickland, the distinctive film-maker behind such deliciously indefinable mysteries as Berberian Sound Studio and The Duke of Burgundy, says he hopes his latest cinematic chef-d’oeuvre “treats stomach problems responsibly while still pushing the boundaries of taste”. It’s a typically straight-faced statement from a wry artist whose habitually ritualised, fetishistic films have consistently straddled the boundary between the satirical and the serious, the playful and the profound. If…

The study found that consuming drinking green tea extract for four weeks can lower inflammation.A study suggests that there is potential to minimize the risks of metabolic syndrome.According to recent research conducted on individuals with a cluster of heart disease risk factors, ingesting green tea extract for four weeks can decrease blood sugar levels and enhance gut health by reducing inflammation and “leaky gut.”This study, according to researchers, is the first to examine whether the anti-inflammatory properties of…

Gut health refers to the health of the digestive tract, or gut, the organ that digests and absorbs nutrients from food to provide fuel for your body. But your digestive tract does so much more. It also plays a vital role in maintaining mental and physical health. That’s why you want your gut to thrive and flourish. Most doctors believe gut health is integral to overall health, specifically in terms of disease prevention.It’s estimated that 80% of diseases can be linked back to an imbalance in gut bacteria—a condition…