Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on: January 27,2025

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaGraphical abstract. Credit:Chemosphere(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143736UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based com

Updated on:January 27,2025

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on: October 28,2024

Colon cancer risk linked to p53 gene in ulcerative colitis

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and bro

Updated on:October 28,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on: June 03,2024

Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

by Technical University MunichSmall intestinal crypts of Crohn´s disease patients. Credit: Prof. Dirk Haller / TUMCrohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that, in

Updated on:June 03,2024

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on: March 14,2024

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?

Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?Uncommon and Common Causes of GI BleedingByBarbara Bolen, PhDUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJay N. Yepuri, MDIt can be distres

Updated on:March 14,2024

FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

Updated on: January 25,2024

FDA approves mirikizumab, a promising induction and maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalEndoscopic image of a bowel section known as the sigmoid colon afflicted with ulcerative colitis. The internal surface of the colon is blotchy and broken in places. Cre

Updated on:January 25,2024

Research team proposes novel AI-enabled gastrointestinal diagnostic system inspired by rat whiskers

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe conceptual design of the proposed artificial whisker-based method inspired by rat whiskers offers a promising approach for GI disease screening. A, B Illustrate t

Updated on: January 05,2024

Research team proposes novel AI-enabled gastrointestinal diagnostic system inspired by rat whiskers

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe conceptual design of the proposed artificial whisker-based method inspired by rat whiskers offers a promising approach for GI disease screening. A, B Illustrate t

Updated on:January 05,2024

Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD

by Ernie MundellAlmost2.4 million Americansare thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative co

Updated on: August 31,2024

Four tips to keeping your gut healthy and free of IBD

by Ernie MundellAlmost2.4 million Americansare thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative co

Updated on:August 31,2024

Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders

Updated on: November 29,2024

Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders

Updated on:November 29,2024

Síndrome de intestino irritable (SII): causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Síndrome de intestino irritable (SII): causas, síntomas y tratamientoEl síndrome de intestino irritable es una enfermedad crónica que afecta al intestino grueso, causando dolor, cólicos, hinchazón y c

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High birth weight found to be leading risk factor for severe birth injury

Updated on: June 04,2025

High birth weight found to be leading risk factor for severe birth injury

Updated on:June 04,2025

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach Flu

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach FluByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 18, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOThe stomach flu, known asinfecti

Updated on: March 26,2024

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach Flu

What to Do If Your Child Has Stomach FluByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHPublished on February 18, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOThe stomach flu, known asinfecti

Updated on:March 26,2024

Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe human gut contains trillions of bacterial and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. New research explores how these diverse microo

Updated on: May 30,2024

Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityThe human gut contains trillions of bacterial and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. New research explores how these diverse microo

Updated on:May 30,2024