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Common Painkillers May Worsen GI Infections, Study Shows

August 3, 2023 by Gut News Wire

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could explain why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by Clostridioides difficile, commonly known as C. diff.

Plant power: Rhodiola rosea extract an effective Type 2 diabetes treatment

August 18, 2022 by Matt Higgins

Root of Rhodiola rosea in spoon on napkin

The team found that an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant helps manage type 2 diabetes.

Pepto-Bismol breakthrough: Scientists uncover structure of bismuth, main substance in popular med

April 18, 2022 by Dr. Faith Coleman

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.