Gut health: Why food alone won't fix childhood stunting
South Africa has a paradox when it comes to food availability. Its supermarkets are overflowing. But it continues to record high levels of stunted growth.
May 19, 2026
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Gastroenterology news
A 'bet-hedging' strategy that helps gut bacteria survive and recover
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have discovered that many gut bacteria use a flexible survival strategy to withstand disruptions such as antibiotics and diet changes.
May 19, 2026
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Links discovered between mitochondrial lipid deficiency and inflammation of the gut
Inflammatory bowel diseases occur when the delicate balance between the gut, the immune system, and the microbiota is disrupted. Until now, however, it was unclear whether harmful microbes or defects in the body's own immune ...
May 18, 2026
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Scientists develop first-in-class drug candidate for chronic itch
Chronic itch is often described as an "invisible torment." It can persist for weeks or months, severely affecting sleep, mental health, and quality of life. In patients with cholestatic liver disease, chronic itch remains ...
May 18, 2026
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Gut particles tied to aging may trigger inflammation and disease risk
Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have identified new evidence suggesting that tiny particles produced in the gut may help drive inflammation and chronic disease associated with aging. ...
May 18, 2026
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Kids with chronic stomach pain got relief when treatment changed one crucial lesson about their bodies
Chronic abdominal pain affects an estimated 10%–15% of children and is a leading cause of school absence and daily disruption for families. For many children, the experience does more than hurt—it teaches them something potentially ...
May 18, 2026
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Why only some patients get liver disease: New protein pathway may help forecast alpha1-antitrypsin outcomes
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disorder affecting 100,000 people in the U.S., causes a progressive and incurable lung disease. A subset of patients with the condition—about 10% to 15%—also develop liver disease ...
May 17, 2026
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Endoscopic procedure associated with greater short-term weight loss than oral semaglutide, study finds
A comparative study, presented at ESGE Days 2026, has found that endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is associated with significantly greater short-term weight loss than oral semaglutide in adults with obesity.
May 14, 2026
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Scientists identify two proteins that drive fibrosis and show that they can be blocked
The liver is often called a "silent organ," as it can sustain significant damage without obvious symptoms. But when injury is prolonged, whether from alcohol, poor diet, or chronic hepatitis virus infection, it triggers fibrosis: ...
May 14, 2026
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Lab-designed molecule offers hope for celiac disease sufferers
A research project led by the Institute for Research in Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA) and the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at the University of Barcelona, together with the Molecular Biology Institute of Barcelona ...
May 14, 2026
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