Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Gastroenteritis

MeSH tree: C06.405.205

Inflammatory disorders

How bacteria-made sugar triggers intestinal stem cell regeneration

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered that bacteria can drive stem cell regeneration to repair the intestinal lining after injury—uncovering an unexpected way in which the gut microbiome contributes to ...

Health

Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?

If you're a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you've probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area.

Inflammatory disorders

'Creeping fat' can worsen Crohn's disease, study finds

Fat is more complicated than we thought. Once considered just a bag of calories, scientists now know that our fat—aka adipose tissue—doesn't just squirrel away energy; it also sends and receives hormonal, nervous system ...

Pediatrics

Mom's pregnancy diet may disrupt children's gut health

A high-sugar, high-fat diet during pregnancy may do more than affect a mom's health—it can also trigger inflammation and gut dysfunction in their children, new research suggests. The study, published in the American Journal ...

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