Two cups of coffee a day can energize your gut power — and boost heart health too
Having a couple cups of coffee every day may help keep your brain sharp while at the office, but it can also do wonders for your gut and heart too.
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Scientists discover how sugar causes inflammation, leading to Crohn’s and other diseases
The findings may lead to the creation of treatments which prevent conditions such as Crohn’s disease and diabetes.
Food synergy: How combining certain foods can provide a powerful lift to your mind, body without the need for supplements
Rob Hobson, a British nutritionist with a special interest in food science, says the right food combinations can actually “super-boost” your health
Animal study uncovers molecular mechanism behind colon pain, inflammation
A recent mouse study suggests a reason behind colitis is the activation of a receptor that promotes inflammation and pain.
Scientists uncover molecular pathway that explains how your diet, gut bacteria regulate immunity
The food taken into your body can influence the release of a metabolic byproduct made by a specific gut microbe that regulates immunity.
The longer a person is overweight, the greater their risk for developing colon cancer
The longer a person stays overweight, the more likely they are to develop colon cancer, according to new research.
Scientists create ‘snapshot’ of how gut microbiome communicates with immune cells; could lead to IBD treatment
People with IBD have shown a reduced diversity in their gut microbiome with notable decreases among Bacteroides and Firmicutes bacteria.
Opioids show promise as effective treatment for gut inflammation, IBD symptoms
Study results point to a promising future for opioids when it comes to treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and other gut ailments.
Researchers find one potential driver of childhood IBD
New research suggests small proteins called IL-36 cytokines may be a critical target for treating childhood inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Exercise activates cannabis-like substances to help fight chronic inflammation
The study demonstrates that by activating endocannabinoids in the body, exercise helped lower inflammation and reduce the pain from people with arthritis.