News tagged with digestive juices


Brain-building gene plays key role in gut repair

(Medical Xpress)—A gene with a colorful name – mindbomb 1 – plays a key role far beyond the brain. New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that mindbomb 1 may be ...

Genetics created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests possible link between two Type 2 diabetes drugs and pancreatic cancer

Two newer drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes could be linked to a significantly increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and one could also be linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, according ...

Medications created Sep 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers

Researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye ...

Ophthalmology created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0