Obesity can ‘rewire’ immune system, causing some drugs to make other conditions worse
Obesity, sometimes classified as a chronic inflammatory state, alters the immune system in many ways, a new study finds.
Dr. Faith Coleman
Crohn’s disease linked to fatty tissue surrounding the gut
Scientists at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland have discovered a direct link between fatty tissue and Crohn’s disease.
Ancient Incan tool helps MIT engineers design device that can detect gut motility disorders
Inspired by ancient technology, engineers have designed a new device to assess problems in gut motility.
Pepto-Bismol breakthrough: Scientists uncover structure of bismuth, main substance in popular med
Although Pepto-Bismol has been soothing bellies for more than 100 years, it’s only now that scientists have visualized the molecular structure of the substance bismuth.
Water treated with chlorine won’t harm gut health in children, study shows
Using chlorine to treat drinking water in Dhaka, Bangladesh reduces diarrhea and antibiotic use, without disrupting the normal population of bacteria in the digestive tract of children.
Role of gut microbiome during infancy depends on whether child is girl or boy
A direct and sex-specific association between the composition of an infant’s microbiome and early childhood behavioral health has been found by scientists at Dartmouth University
Just 30 minutes of exercise causes release of protein that protects against colon cancer
For the first time, scientists have shown how exercise can decrease your risk of colon cancer and slow the growth of tumors.
Do probiotics really work? New coating ensures beneficial bacteria reach target in gut
Scientists developed probiotics with a unique, edible coating that enables the beneficial bacteria to reach the intestine alive.
Liver disease treatment could emerge from bile duct bacteria discovery
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) causes scars in the bile duct. It’s a grisly, painful disease. Slowly and relentlessly, it progresses to liver failure, infections, and tumors.
Glial cell discovery could open door to new treatments for IBD
Researchers found that glial cells coordinate immune responses of the gut following pathogen invasion or insult to the tissues.