For years, when we talked about the trillions of tiny residents in our gut, our minds immediately pictured bacteria. We imagined bustling communities of microscopic life, a complex “microbiome” that influenced everything from our digestion to our mood. But what if that was only half the story? What if an even tinier, more mysterious kingdom … Read more
A protective wall, just one cell thick, lines your entire digestive system. This isn’t just any barrier; it’s your body’s critical first line of defense, a vigilant guardian deciding what enters your bloodstream and what stays out. Known as the “intestinal barrier,” new research reveals that when this microscopic marvel falters, it may be a … Read more
Scientists have identified cells responsible for communication between the brain’s stress responses and inflammation in the gut.
Higher quantities have been found in the stools of people with irritable bowel disease (IBD), warn scientists in China.
A popular food dye aimed at kids could trigger inflammatory bowel disease, according to “alarming” new research.
Exposure to a common weed killer may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study says.
Surprising new findings, however, suggest fiber can spell trouble for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.
“This one of the few studies showing that chronic stress could have beneficial effect instead of negative effect,” researchers say.
Men who have sex with men are at a higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finds a new study.
A targetable group of molecules within the gut’s immune cells is responsible for preventing IBD flare-ups, a new study finds.