Cedars-Sinai Investigators Exploring the Connection Between the Microbiome ...
Research have come a long way in understanding how changes in our microbiome, specifically gut bacteria, may correlate to certain diseases like diabetes. Now, researcher Ruchi Mathur, MD, at Cedars-Sinai is investigating how Type 2 ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 03, 2020
Living With IBD: Surviving the Holidays
Parties and family gatherings with indulgent food, alcoholic beverages, and the stress of family pressures can lead to flare-ups of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. We asked a Cedars-Sinai expert how to survive the holidays when ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 02, 2019
The Science of Eating: Studying Food and How it Affects Us
For most of us, food is not just nutrition—it's social, it's how we bond, and how we spend time with our families.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 10, 2019
Research Closeup: Fungus and Crohn's disease
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have linked a specific gut fungus with Crohn's disease.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 30, 2019
What are autoimmune diseases?
Because the immune system can target any part of the body, no two autoimmune diseases are the same.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 28, 2019
She's Got Guts
Rising star Suzanne Devkota, PhD, is passionate about the convergence of food, health, and the bugs that live in our guts. Her ever-present “poop pillow” serves as an icebreaker for her mission to destigmatize discussion of fecal matter.
Discoveries / Feb 25, 2019
A Gut Check for Precision Medicine
Philanthropic gifts have allowed Dr. Stephan Targan to build the F. Widjaja Foundation Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute into an investigatory powerhouse and to expand the Cedars-Sinai Material and Information ...
Discoveries / Feb 24, 2019
Married to the Microbiome
Gastroenterologist Mark Pimentel, MD, and endocrinologist Ruchi Mathur, MD, are not only married, but they’ve also successfully united their two fields of research. Here, they retrace the evolution of their unlikely partnership as ...
Discoveries / Feb 20, 2019
The Rebounder
A former professional basketball player and globetrotter, Lisa S. Thomas has spent the last 19 years studying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Cedars-Sinai.
Discoveries / Feb 19, 2019
Worldwide Wellness
Cedars-Sinai investigators partner around the globe to export the medical center’s lifesaving advances in biomedicine to physicians and patients in need.
Discoveries / Feb 19, 2019
Research Closeup: Microorganism M. Smithii
A single-celled microbe that lives in our guts has been linked to some health conditions that can be tough to treat.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 13, 2019
Cow Milk vs. Milk Alternatives: Soy, Nut & Others
Cow, soy or nut milk: what’s the difference? We asked dietitian Keiy Murofushi what you need to know about the different kinds of milk out there. Learn more.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jan 05, 2019
What Causes Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers?
Is it stress? Is it spicy food? What causes ulcers? To better understand ulcers and their causes, we asked Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist Dr. Quin Liu.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 16, 2018
Why Are Ashkenazi Jews Likely to Get Crohn's Disease?
Increased genetic risk factors seen in Ashkenazi populations appear to be rooted in history.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 12, 2018
Food Poisoning: Signs & Treatment Tips
We all feel nauseated or have diarrhea from time to time, and it usually isn't food poisoning. So how do you know if you're poisoned? Learn more from an expert.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 19, 2018
