We often treat intestinal infections as an episode: a few days of symptoms, elimination of the pathogen, and recovery. In this view, the disease has a clear beginning and end. However, patient experiences and clinical data ...
Feb 12, 2026
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The gut microbiome may play an important role in how the immune system responds to gluten, even in people who do not have celiac disease. The findings, which could help explain why some people feel sick after eating gluten, ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Scientists at the University of Maryland have created Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence. By tracking hydrogen in flatus, the device helps scientists revisit long-standing assumptions ...
Feb 10, 2026
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A study warns that the prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can impair nutrient absorption. PPIs are a class of drugs including medications such as omeprazole, pantoprazole, and esomeprazole. They are used to treat ...
Feb 9, 2026
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In a huge global study led by University of Cambridge researchers, a single group of bacteria—named CAG-170—has repeatedly shown up in high numbers in the gut microbiomes of healthy people. CAG-170 is a group of gut bacteria ...
Feb 9, 2026
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A randomized controlled study found that time-restricted feeding—a form of intermittent fasting—significantly reduced symptomatic disease activity and systematic inflammation in adults with Crohn's disease and overweight ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Chronic sleep disruption doesn't just leave people tired and irritable. It may quietly undermine the gut's ability to repair itself, increasing vulnerability to serious digestive diseases. A new study from the University ...
Feb 6, 2026
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University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes. The team says ...
Feb 4, 2026
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If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving.
Feb 3, 2026
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The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits with juice cleanses, ...
Feb 2, 2026
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