Autoimmune gastritis: emerging insights and clinical management Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Published online: 13 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41575-026-01200-0In this Review, Lenti and colleagues discuss advances in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical management and endoscopic surveillance of autoimmune gastritis. They also outline directions for future research.

New online! Autoimmune gastritis: emerging insights and clinical management

#Throwback 🧪

REVIEW | AMPK at the interface of nutrient sensing, metabolic flux and energy homeostasis

MD Fullerton, GR Steinberg et al

Why Do Newborns Need the Vitamin K Shot? A Yale Medicine pediatric expert explains how a simple shot at birth prevents dangerous—and potentially fatal—bleeding.

“# #Newborns arrive with almost no #vitaminK stored in their bodies. Vitamin K is the #nutrient that allows #blood to clot—without it, the body cannot stop #bleeding, from minor wounds to, in rare but serious cases, bleeding in the brain.”: buff.ly/dQ7uduz

by YaleMed
#infants

Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Benefit of Chocolate A new study finds theobromine in chocolate may slightly boost good HDL cholesterol, but the effect is small and not enough to reduce heart disease risk alone.

Surprising : A new study found that #theobromine, a #nutrient in #chocolate, may raise your #HDL_cholesterol
HDL cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol that helps prevent #plaques in your #arteries
#Dark_chocolate can be a good source of #polyphenols and theobromine
www.eatingwell.com/cocoa-choles...

Metabolite and nutrient regulation of macrophages in obesity and metabolic disease Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41577-026-01292-4This Review discusses how select metabolites and nutrients act as signalling molecules to regulate the functions of tissue-resident macrophages in obesity and metabolic disease, with effects on disease outcome.

Metabolite and nutrient regulation of macrophages in obesity and metabolic disease

Gluten ataxia is a neurological condition caused by gluten that affects balance, coordination and speech. It can occur even without gut symptoms. 

Early diagnosis and a strict gluten free diet are key. 

https://f.mtr.cool/wvfjdvjqyc

Reminder that these labels like "organic" produce, etc are literally just marketing ploys to get you to spend more for the sake of spending more.

I can't wait for the scammy holistic idiots to start trying to cash in on this too.

No such thing as "clean" foods.

Chemicals != Bad

That’s the question Professor Cezmi Akdis asked — and the answer became the Epithelial Barrier Theory. For over 20 years, scientists observed a troubling trend: 🌍 More asthma, more food allergies, more IBD, even more neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. And it wasn’t just genetics. 🔬 Research showed that our epithelial barriers — the thin protective linings of the gut, skin, and lungs — were being damaged by modern life: 🧪 Detergents 🌫️ Air pollution 🧼 Emulsifiers 🌍 Microplastics 🍽️ Ultra-processed foods When these barriers break down, toxins, allergens, and microbes enter freely, causing immune system overactivation and inflammation. This theory connects the dots between the environment and a wide range of modern diseases — and it’s shifting how we approach prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

🧬 A Theory Explaining The Rising Prevalence of more Than 70 Diseases.
What if the sharp rise in allergies, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammation over the past decades had one thing in common?

📍 Learn more about the theory:
🔗 epithelialbarriertheory.com

#EpithelialBarrierTheory #MedSky

From our FAQ & #IBDmyths section!
✨ #UlcerativeColitis (UC) & #CrohnsDisease (CD) are not cured by surgery ✨

UC & CD have a large list of symptoms. Removing the colon & rectum in UC & sections of the affected intestine in CD will eliminate the sympt... tinyurl.com/IBDSH-FAQ

FLaB background with screenshot of Sarcoidosis News column titled "Diet and exercise choices aren't so obvious with sarcoidosis"

“Y’all think there are vampires that eat garlic even tho they’re not supposed to?"

That Q inspired this week's #SarcoidosisNews column. We don't always make the "best" choices, but sometimes that is what's best for us.
~🦋
#sarcoidosis #ChronicIllness #SpoonieSky
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The benefit of diet on paradoxical breathing and sleep in Osteogenesis imperfecta - Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases - We evaluated breathing (i.e.: thoracic contribution to tidal volume in the supine position) and sleep (i.e.: apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)) before and after a...

A targeted dietary interventions can mitigate not only metabolic risks but also key comorbidities, such as supine paradoxical breathing, in individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. #osteogenesisimperfecta link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#praderwillisyndrome

Dietary care and familialisation of children with Prader-Willi syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a neurodevelopmental disorder, features the early onset of eating problems and their progression from anorexia to hyperph…

Dietary care and familialisation of children with Prader-Willi syndrome. The dynamics of this condition shape the necessity to anticipate and manage hyperphagia. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The exact cause of canker sores remains unclear. Possibilities: immune system dysregulation, allergic reactions, diet and nutrient deficien-
cies, infections or microbial imbalances, and certain drugs. #autoimmune #nutrition

touroscholar.touro.edu/cgi/viewcont...

Insulin Levels Linked To Hot Flashes, Night Sweats In Menopause TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged women with elevated insulin levels might be in for a tougher menopause experience, a new study says.Women w

Insulin Levels Linked To Hot Flashes, Night Sweats In Menopause
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Dietary and Sleep Quality Association in Hemodialysis Patients Study shows 84% of dialysis patients have poor sleep, linked to age & education, not diet. Highlights need for sleep management. #KidneyDisease #SleepHealth

Study shows 84% of dialysis patients have poor sleep, linked to age & education, not diet. Highlights need for sleep management. #KidneyDisease #SleepHealth
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10179... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.4103/abr....

Vegetarian Diet Advantageous Over Animal-Based Diet for Kidney Disease Patients with chronic kidney disease often require a low-protein diet, and the type of protein may be important for preventing inflammation and malnutrition.

Vegetarian Diet Advantageous Over Animal-Based Diet for Kidney Disease - goo.gl/alerts/aFC9Sz #GoogleAlerts

Frontiers | Dietary acid load on the Mediterranean and a vegan diet: a secondary analysis of a randomized, cross-over trial BackgroundEvidence suggests that changes in dietary acid load may influence body weight, and the purpose of this secondary analysis was to assess its role in...

The alkalizing effect of a vegan diet likely promotes weight loss.

#weight #obesity #vegan

www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut...

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet improved brain health in study of Hispanic/Latino adults Research Highlights: Closely following a Mediterranean-style diet — rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, olive oil and some fish and chicken — was associated with improved brain health in a study of His...

Study on 2800 Latinos: For each point increase in the Mediterranean diet score, there was an improvement in white matter integrity (organization and communication within the brain).
Even small improvements in diet improved brain integrity.

#brain #neurology

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Ybx1 Deficiency Causes ROS-Driven IBD-Like Intestinal Inflammation and Postnatal Lethality www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01...

GLP-1RAs for IBD | Docwire News Use of GLP1 receptor agonists was associated with improved inflammatory bowel disease-related outcomes.

Real-world data presented at #CCCongress26 suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve #InflammatoryBowelDisease outcomes. In IBD, #GLP1 RA use was linked to lower steroid use, hospitalizations, surgery, and mortality, supporting further study. #GISky #IBDSky

Frontiers | Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis BackgroundIn recent years, androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has emerged as a significant public health concern due to its high prevalence and progressive nature. ...

Pumpkin seed oil, with its plant sterols and essential fatty acids, has become a natural anti-androgen option. It is particularly suitable for patients who cannot tolerate synthetic anti-androgen drugs… significant improvement in … hair growth. #PCOS www.frontiersin.org/journals/nut...

What the new nutrition guidelines get wrong about fat New U.S. dietary guidelines promote eating full-fat foods and meats. But experts say nuts and seed oils are better sources of the two crucial fats we need.

… telling people to use saturated fats like butter and other animal fats in place of plant-based unsaturated fats, such as those found in vegetable or seed oils? That goes against years of health research… www.sciencenews.org/article/nutr...

Effects of stevia on glycemic and lipid profile of type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized controlled trial Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) is a natural and healthy alternative sweetener to sugar and artificial sweeteners, which has become important for human diets and food manufactures. In this study, the effects of stevia or sucralose as tea ...

Stevia (pure) in sweetened tea could be an alternative to sucralose in diabetic patients with no effects on blood glucose, HbA1C, insulin and lipid levels.

#diabetes
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

The Impact of a High-Fat Diet on Eye Health Background: The increasing prevalence of high-fat diets is associated with a rise in metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. The retina and retinal pigment epithelium are metabolically active tissues exposed to oxidative stress, making them ...

High-fat dietary patterns affect ocular health through overlapping mechanisms involving disrupted lipid metabolism, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. . pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

(PDF) THE EFFECT OF SOURSOP LEAF TEA ON REDUCING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS PDF | Background: In Indonesia, many people do not pay attention to healthy lifestyles in order to maintain stable blood sugar to prevent diabetes... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on...

Soursop leaf tea can reduce blood sugar in diabetes mellitus sufferers …soursop leaves can improve pancreatic cells by increasing their granulation. The high antioxidants in soursop leaves can reduce free radicals that come from hyperglycemia.

#diabetes

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Mycophenolate Mofetil Achieves Meaningful Remission in Treatment-Resistant IBD | Docwire News Mycophenolate mofetil may offer a viable treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease who do not respond to conventional therapies.

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
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Gut bacteria shift early in inflammatory bowel disease, study reveals Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international study has found—offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and future treatments.

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