It is estimated that more than 5 million people worldwide suffer from ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammation of the colon that often progresses in stages whose causes have not yet been fully investigated. A new international ...
May 19, 2025
0
32
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent and debilitating gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 5%–10% of the global population. Characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, IBS ...
May 16, 2025
0
41
University of Oklahoma researchers have discovered that some bacteria in the gut have their own unique "weapon system" to compete against other bacteria for dominance. Importantly, there is promising evidence that this system ...
May 15, 2025
0
46
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney have discovered why some people with celiac disease continue to suffer debilitating symptoms despite strictly avoiding gluten.
May 15, 2025
0
90
The human gut is home to trillions of microbes that not only aid in digestion, but also play a key role in shaping our immune system. These microbes communicate with the body by releasing a range of molecules that influence ...
May 14, 2025
0
95
Microplastic pollution is a severe ecological and environmental issue and is also one of the important risk factors affecting human health. Polylactic acid (PLA), a medical biodegradable material approved by the FDA, is an ...
May 8, 2025
0
57
More than 280,000 people in Germany have multiple sclerosis (MS) and approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. This makes MS the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.
May 7, 2025
0
78
Hariom Yadav, Ph.D., can't get a particular cocktail off his mind—especially because our aging population potentially could benefit from the benefits for brain health that this punch may pack.
May 6, 2025
0
76
The modern Western-style diet—high in processed foods, red meat, dairy products, and sugar—alters the composition of the gut microbiome in ways that can have a huge impact on health. This dietary pattern, which is also ...
May 6, 2025
0
67
A study has revealed that a pressure-sensing protein known as Piezo1 plays a critical role in supporting gut health. The study's findings may unlock new routes for understanding and treating complex gut disorders.
May 2, 2025
0
36
