Randomized trial shows combination of fecal microbiota transplantation with retrograde colonic enema doubled spontaneous bowel movements in children with intractable constipation compared to enema alone, according to findings.
Trial reveals kimchi's dual action: consuming 3000 mg daily not only reduced body fat mass but also increased beneficial gut bacteria A. muciniphila while decreasing obesity-associated microbes.
Researchers identified segment-specific effects of immune cells on intestinal contractions, providing new angles for managing inflammatory bowel disease.
Study highlights how 'Proteobacteria and bile acids in the gut negatively impact insulin sensitivity,' offering potential therapeutic targets across the microbiome-gut-adipose-liver axis.
Acupuncture achieved a 90.6% response rate in refractory IBS patients—over double that of sham treatment—indicating potential benefits for those unresponsive to standard care.