Scientists restored young gut bacteria in aging mice and saw signs of rejuvenation along with…
Browsing: Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. It encompasses the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and rectum, as well as the accessory organs of digestion such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Gastroenterologists are trained to manage diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), and liver diseases like hepatitis. This specialty involves a mix of office-based and hospital-based care, employing diagnostic techniques including endoscopy (where a camera is used to examine the digestive tract) and various imaging and non-imaging tests to assess and treat digestive health issues.
New research suggests that heavy soybean oil intake may disrupt the gut in ways scientists…
Vitamin D supplementation may help rebalance immune responses to gut bacteria in people with IBD,…
Experiences of stress early in life may disrupt the gut-brain connection and increase the risk…
Stress and late-night eating may be a powerful one-two punch against your gut. Chronic stress…
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which the gut’s immune system maintains balance, challenging…
A new approach to treating certain bowel cancers is showing long-lasting effects. Patients with a…
A quick “gut reset” may help keep weight off after Ozempic. A new outpatient procedure…
A stem cell-derived intestine model reveals glycyrrhizin as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.…
A massive long-term study tracking more than 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising…
New research provides compelling evidence that Barrett’s esophagus underlies all cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma, even…
A new study explores how decreased testosterone and high fructose intake may interact to influence…
A new experimental compound may help protect the liver after surgical removal of parts of…
A naturally occurring compound in rice bran may play an unexpected role in regulating intestinal…
A new nationwide study led by the University of Maryland is seeking volunteers to help…
Spending extra time on the toilet scrolling through a smartphone may carry unintended health consequences.…
A long-standing mystery in bile acid biology has been solved. Bile acids are often introduced…
Simply changing when you eat—not how much—may significantly calm Crohn’s disease symptoms and inflammation. A…