Prebiotic potential of almonds
Public release date: 27-Jun-2008 Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol.…
Some antidepressants associated with gastrointestinal bleeding
Public release date: 7-Jul-2008 A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) appear to be associated with bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, according to…
Breath test can discriminate between a bacterial overgrowth and IBS
Public release date: 19-Dec-2007 The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is colonized by bacteria immediately after birth; Escherichia coli, Streptococci and Clostridi are the first bacteria harboured by the colon, followed by…
Scientists find why red beans and rice can be nauseating
Public release date: 1-Aug-2007 Scientists have discovered how lectins, a family of proteins believed to be a natural insecticide that is abundant in undercooked legumes and grains, can make you…
K-State researcher examining why common anti-inflammatory drugs harm intestines
Public release date: 21-Jun-2007 K-State researchers are examining how nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, damage the tissue that lines the gastrointestinal tract. James Lillich, associate professor of clinical sciences, is…
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