Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on: April 26,2024 0

Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works

by Ernie MundellIt was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.However, the organ may finally be ready

Updated on:April 26,2024 0

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over

Updated on: April 11,2024 18

Study finds COVID-19 vaccines safe for IBD patients

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIBDs, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic conditions that occur when the intestinal immune system becomes over

Updated on:April 11,2024 18

Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance, but not among statin-treated individuals

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2012, the European Union MetaCardis consortium, comprising 14 research groups from six European countries with multidi

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Obesity is linked to gut microbiota disturbance, but not among statin-treated individuals

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2012, the European Union MetaCardis consortium, comprising 14 research groups from six European countries with multidi

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on: January 24,2024 23

Vitamin D deficiency linked to inflammation in IBD patients

byWolters Kluwer HealthPercentage distribution of included patients with Crohn disease according to the Montreal classification. Credit:Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1097/MD.00000000000355

Updated on:January 24,2024 23

More screening vigilance needed to fight chronic liver disease: Study

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by QIMR Berghofer published in theMedical Journal of Australiahas highlighted the critical need for doctors to be more vigilan

Updated on: January 24,2024 10

More screening vigilance needed to fight chronic liver disease: Study

by QIMR BerghoferCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by QIMR Berghofer published in theMedical Journal of Australiahas highlighted the critical need for doctors to be more vigilan

Updated on:January 24,2024 10

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db

Updated on: April 11,2024 15

Study examines leaky gut syndrome

by Ryan Randall,Florida Institute of TechnologyObese microbiota is causal to instigate elevated gut permeability, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation. (A, B) Mice receiving FMT from both db

Updated on:April 11,2024 15

Flavonoids in polyphenols: Activating gut hormones to improve health

byShibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT Japan used advanced molecular docking simulations to illustrate how polyphenols, especially flavonoids, bind to the T2R46 receptor in the g

Updated on: January 09,2025 0

Flavonoids in polyphenols: Activating gut hormones to improve health

byShibaura Institute of TechnologyResearchers from SIT Japan used advanced molecular docking simulations to illustrate how polyphenols, especially flavonoids, bind to the T2R46 receptor in the g

Updated on:January 09,2025 0

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth

by Nathalie Juge,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHaving a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, tooâ

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

Tiny video capsule shows promise as an alternative to endoscopy

by George Washington UniversityAnX Robotica's capsule endoscopy system: NaviCam. Credit: AnX RoboticaWhile ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules ha

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

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Frequent Bowel Movements

Frequent Bowel MovementsByElizabeth PrattPublished on February 22, 2022Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDThe frequency of bowel movements varies between people, so what may

Updated on:March 26,2024 0

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on: February 21,2024 7

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological diseases

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers have developed an "organs-on-a-chip" system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon. Credit: Martin Trap

Updated on:February 21,2024 7

Have constipation? Here are 4 treatments

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic constipation is incredibly common. Aroundone in four peopleworldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Ze

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Have constipation? Here are 4 treatments

by Clare Collins,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChronic constipation is incredibly common. Aroundone in four peopleworldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Ze

Updated on:March 26,2024 11