A meta-analysis suggests #MycophenolateMofetil may be a steroid-sparing option for adults with treatment-resistant #IBD, with ~60% achieving remission early and sustained benefit at 6 months in many patients. #GISky #IBDSky Read more at the link:

IMJ December 2025 #FreeAccess Brief communication: Top 10 research priorities in inflammatory bowel disease bit.ly/3YmODFU @theracp.bsky.social

Significant shifts in gut bacteria, including a loss of beneficial anaerobes and an increase in oxygen-tolerant oral bacteria, occur at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease. doi.org/hbgp6j

Facing IBS on the road? Check out our latest guide for managing symptoms effectively while trucking! 🚚🍏 Tips just a click away! #foodguideshelp bit.ly/47FjQIQ

Cases of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches sold in eight states are being recalled due to packs being incorrectly labeled and posing a risk to people with peanut allergies.

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There is a need to address misconceptions about protein quality, particularly among men, by reformulating plant-based protein as a performance enhancing rather than a restrictive factor. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Study: Protein, vit. B1, calcium, and iron intake were positively associated with colorectal cancer; vit. D and copper were positively associated with gastric cancer; and lycopene, vit. B2, calcium, iron, and zinc were positively associated with liver cancer. www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut...

Healthy diets were associated with a reduced risk for incident diverticulitis in women. Consumption of nuts and seeds was NOT associated with diverticulitis risk. www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/.... #diverticulitis

The fiber and polyphenol‐rich food intake presumably favors the gut microbiota and the immune system, relevant in SLE pathophysiology. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Increasing evidence suggests that diet could play a pivotal role in regulating inflammation and immune responses in chronic disease, including autoimmune disease. In SLE, dietary factors can affect critical molecular pathways contributing to disease pathogenesis. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

IBS patients with self-perceived gluten sensitivity reacted similarly to gluten, wheat, and sham challenges. … expectations played a major role in symptom generation, and that only some of these patients could benefit from gluten or wheat restriction. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Analysis of over 1.5 million patient records indicates that certain autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, are linked to increased risk of digestive tract cancers. doi.org/g9wt2n

Due: 7/31 Elevance Health Foundation’s grantmaking efforts are to demonstrate measurable and positive change in four key focus areas: Maternal/Infant Health Food as Medicine Behavioral Health Community Resiliency & Disaster Relief elevancehealth.foundation/for-grantsee...

…. high alcohol intake frequency increases UTI risk are consistent with existing literature … alcohol consumption impairs immune function and disrupts the gut barrier, leading to increased gut permeability, systemic inflammation … pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... #urinaryhealth #uti

Regional, high-quality diets, such as the French, Mediterranean Diet, the Nordic diet, and the Japanese-style diet observed inverse associations with all-cause mortality, all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. #cancer nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

These results indicate that quinoa possibly control hyperglycemia and could inhibit the absorption of glucose in the small intestine. Quinoa’s functions include antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer activities, and lowering blood glucose and cholesterol levels. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Dietary Effects on Pain Symptoms in Patients with Fibromyalgia- Systematic Review and Future Directions: All of the plant-based diet and anti-inflammatory diet studies found statistically significant improvement in pain measurements. #fibromyalgia pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

New co-authored by @drnealbarnard.pcrm.org:"This analysis of a 12-wk RCT showed that the participants following a low-fat #vegan diet reduced the consumption of animal foods, which was associated with weight loss and increased insulin sensitivity." #type1diabetes www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S093...

The US has a ready-made setup to test different nutrition approaches - the states. It will be interesting to see if the changes in Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska have any effect. The current situation is so bad that individual states should be encouraged to do trials like this. #Health #Nutrition

Just published! ECCO Consensus on Diet Management of IBD: includes recommendations on diet therapies for disease management, nutrition optimization, and IBD prevention. Have you read them? What do you think? academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/adv...

How the Mediterranean diet may help boost brain health https://www.diningandcooking.com/2177080/how-the-mediterranean-diet-may-help-boost-brain-health/ Adhering to the Mediterranean diet as one ages appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, finds yet another study—one scientists say …

👶💡You are what she ate? A new study suggests your facial features might be shaped not just by genetics—but by the mother’s diet during pregnancy… in mice, at least. 🧬🐭 Could the same be true for humans? 🤔 📖 Read the latest blog post ➡️ eusci.org.uk/2025/07/07/y...

Higher serum levels of linoleic acid and total omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with more favorable levels of BMI and biomarkers of glucose homeostasis. #diabetes #endocrinology #autoimmune nutrition2025.eventscribe.net/index.asp?pr...

A graded effect of maternal hyperglycaemia on offspring’s metabolic risk #diabetes @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Lupus: A higher intake of dietary omega polyunsaturated fatty acids improves sleep quality. Moreover, insomnia has been linked to elevated energy, trans fat, and sodium intake, coupled with reduced vegetable consumption. www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13...

Spotlight in @cp-immunity.bsky.social Three manuscripts in @nature.com @cellcellpress.bsky.social @science.org conclude that one population of RORγt+ “dendritic cells” (DCs) is essential for both food- and microbe-specific pTreg cell responses in the intestine www.cell.com/immunity/ful...

This single-blinded, randomised controlled trials provides high-quality data supporting the use of a low FODMAP diet to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in patients with endometriosis. #endometriosis #women #health #gynecology #obgyn onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Lactobacillus obtained from undernourished mice had a significantly reduced capacity to bind immunoglobulin A (IgA). Lactobacillus may have mechanisms for evading IgA… the nutritional environment may also regulate the IgA coating of Lactobacillus in vaginas. www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...

Fecal calprotectin, part of many stool tests, is highly sensitive and specific for assessing disease severity for patients with ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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New guidelines from Nottingham & the British Society of Gastroenterology recommend starting Crohn’s & colitis treatment with the most effective drugs upfront. Developed with clinicians & patients, they aim to improve care and decision-making. Would love to hear your thoughts. #IBD #PatientCare

📃Scientific paper: Dataset related to article "Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are Not at Increased Risk of COVID-19: A Large Multinational Cohort Study" Year: 2021 ➡️ Continued on ES/IODE

Insightful review on T-cell integrins and their role in autoimmune & inflammatory diseases, covering structure, function, and therapeutic targeting in IBD, MS, and psoriasis. A valuable reference for current and emerging treatments. 📖 https://bit.ly/3F1Dcd5 #Immunology

“GlycoCaging” uses gut bacteria to activate drugs for inflammatory bowel disease. Learn more in a new Science Perspective: scim.ag/4ldDWPR

New potential biomarkers of ulcerative colitis and disease course — integrated metagenomic and metabolomic analysis among Polish patients #JGastroenterol #MassSpec link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Human gut flagellome profiling using FlaPro reveals TLR5-related phenotype-specific alterations in IBD https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.30.660334v1

Prebiotics elevate brain levels of GABA and the brain-specific peptide homocarnosine by enhancing gut GABA production. GABA is an amino acid that can slow or stop the reception of certain signals to the brain, leading to a more relaxed state. medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07...

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First low FODMAP–Mediterranean diet comparison reveals clear winner https://www.diningandcooking.com/2157716/first-low-fodmap-mediterranean-diet-comparison-reveals-clear-winner/ The low-FODMAP diet offers greater relief in people with symptoms of diarrhea or mixed subtypes of irritable bowel …

Cytokines are small molecules produced by a number of cells, including immune cells, in response to external stimuli. Some cytokines are considered pro-inflammatory and some anti-inflammatory, and they work together to regulate inflammation and the body’s immune response.

Effect of radioactive iodine therapy on hematological parameters in patients with thyroid cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis #thyroid #cancer www.frontiersin.org/journals/end...

Our team was honored to present at the Food Allergy Summit hosted by the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research on the importance of food allergy awareness during disaster response. @faactnews.bsky.social #CFAAR #FoodAllergy

KFA’s team presented information on the importance of food allergy awareness and accommodations during disaster response at the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research’s Food Allergy Summit. @faactnews.bsky.social #FoodAllergy #CFAAR

Goodbye June #MicroscopyMonday

Mitochondrial complex IV remodeling in tumor-associated macrophages amplifies interferon signaling and promotes anti-tumor immunity @cp-immunity.bsky.social www.cell.com/immunity/ful...

There is a clear lack of standardization of dosage in forms of vitamins: gummies, tablets, capsules, powders. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

The unique health challenges presented by #diabetes extend far beyond hyperglycaemia itself, encompassing a wide range of complications, including a heightened risk of severe #infections www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #FREE to read with registration (also FREE) #MedSky #EndoSky #IDSky

Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are at Increased Risk of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Analysis Alsakarneh & Ramirez Ramirez, et al. ➡️ bit.ly/4eej4oY