‘Duct tape’ for internal organs developed by MIT engineers, could ‘save thousands of lives’
Scientists at MIT have created a super-strong “duct tape” of sorts for internal organs that could serve as an alternative to stitches.
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IBD trigger found in popular junk foods? This dye may worsen children’s gut health, scientists warn
A popular food dye aimed at kids could trigger inflammatory bowel disease, according to “alarming” new research.
Gut inflammation prevented by pain-sensing nerves, mouse study suggests
Pain-sensing neurons can ward off inflammation and tissue in the gut by regulating the gut microbiome, finds a new mouse study.
IBD linked to chemical used in common weed killer
Exposure to a common weed killer may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study says.
Stress can actually protect the body against harmful gut inflammation
“This one of the few studies showing that chronic stress could have beneficial effect instead of negative effect,” researchers say.
Researchers discover new IBD drug target that doesn’t harm immune system
A targetable group of molecules within the gut’s immune cells is responsible for preventing IBD flare-ups, a new study finds.
Food allergy cure could be on horizon — using compound that ‘smells like dog poop and rancid butter’
In experiments on mice, allergies were reversed after scientists encased a gut compound called butyrate in tiny shells to hide its foul smell and taste.
Newly discovered gut bacteria overproduces histamine, triggering stomach pain in IBS patients
While this has the potential to be a breakthrough in treating abdominal pain related to IBS, not every patient will experience this pain for the same reasons.
3 Surprising Symptoms That Could Indicate An Unhealthy Gut
Each of these symptoms could also be due to a plethora of other possible health issues going on in the body that are unrelated to the gut.
Green tea extract supplements improve gut health, help lower blood sugar levels
A new study demonstrates that green tea extract consumption can improve gut health and reduce blood sugar levels by decreasing inflammation.