It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while "taking care of business," but research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems. Here are the main ones.
Sep 11, 2025
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An Adelaide-based research collaboration has identified the specific nerve pathways responsible for relaying pain signals from the bowel to the brain, paving the way for new irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory ...
Sep 10, 2025
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EPFL scientists have shown that a gene linked to a rare childhood disease is essential for regenerating intestinal stem cells after injury.
Sep 9, 2025
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Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding how the enteric nervous system—sometimes called the "brain" of the gut—forms and functions.
Sep 5, 2025
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As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences in their composition, ...
Sep 4, 2025
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A research group has revealed that transcription factors RUNX2 and BHLHE40 play crucial roles in inducing T cells involved in Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is an intractable disorder characterized by chronic inflammation ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Many of us are guilty of scrolling our smartphones on the toilet. But a new study from the United States, published today, has found this habit may increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids by up to 46%.
Sep 4, 2025
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A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux ...
Sep 4, 2025
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If you've ever had an adverse reaction to something you've eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity.
Sep 4, 2025
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A new UCLA Health study found that taking an eight-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment ...
Sep 4, 2025
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