Good Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus taiwanensis may protect against gallstone formation. When mice ate an …
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Gut Fungi May Play a Role in Gallstone Formation
Researchers discovered that people with gallstones have different types of fungi living in their gut compared to healthy people. In mouse studies, they found …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Prevent Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called silymarin (found in milk thistle plants) may help prevent gallstones by changing the bacteria in your …
Read MoreCan Eating Beans Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers looked at studies about eating legumes (beans, lentils, peas) and how they affect liver and gallbladder health. They found that eating legumes …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese medicine called Shigyakusan to see if it could prevent gallstones in mice. Gallstones form when too much cholesterol …
Read MoreYour Genes May Explain Why Certain Foods Protect Against Gallstones
Scientists discovered that your DNA might explain why eating cheese, dried fruits, oily fish, and raw vegetables can help prevent gallstones. Researchers …
Read MoreGallbladder Surgery Works Well for Obese Patients Too
When people with obesity need surgery to remove their gallbladder because of gallstones, doctors often worry about extra complications. This study looked at 65 …
Read MoreGut Bacteria and Gallstones: What Your Microbiome Reveals
Researchers discovered that the bacteria living in your gut and the chemicals they produce may play a major role in whether you develop gallstones. By studying …
Read MoreYour Teeth May Help Prevent Gallstones, Study Finds
Researchers looked at data from thousands of Americans to understand if having healthy, working teeth might protect against gallstones—hard deposits that form …
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