A cancer-fighting immune therapy helped aging guts repair themselves and stay healthier for a year.…
Browsing: Gastrointestinal
The term “gastrointestinal” refers to the digestive system, encompassing the stomach (gastro) and intestines (intestinal), as well as associated organs that process food and absorb nutrients. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that runs from the mouth to the anus and includes several key organs like the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine (colon). The GI system is responsible for the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste from the body. Disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract, such as acid reflux, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), can significantly impact overall health, and research into gastrointestinal health is critical for understanding nutrition and disease prevention.
Researchers analyzing data from hundreds of thousands of people uncovered genetic factors that influence how…
PillTrek is a mini capsule that senses gut biomarkers in real time. It enables advanced…
Recent research connects the Western diet to higher risks of colorectal cancer via chronic inflammation,…
A new gut cell atlas, comprising data from 1.6 million cells, offers unprecedented insights into…
New research reveals that cutting down on sugar and starch may significantly relieve IBS symptoms.…
The Hidden Risks of Popular Weight Loss Drugs They’re being hailed as an effective way…
Potential Risks of Commercial Dishwashers According to researchers from the Swiss Institute of Allergy and…
IBD patients show higher fecal microplastic levels, hinting at a link between plastics and gut…
Infection during pregnancy with elevated levels of the cytokine IL-17a may yield microbiome alterations that…
Chemical engineers created a coating for microbes that could make it easier to deploy the…
Chemicals used for vaping break down zipper-like junctions between cells in the gut, leading to…
“Theragrippers” are inspired by a parasitic worm that clamps onto its host’s intestines. Inspired by…
New AGA guideline finds that evidence to support use of probiotics to treat digestive diseases…
A 4-week course of acupuncture increased self-reported relief and improvement of symptoms for patients with…
It’s now accepted that gut-barrier dysfunction and gut-derived chronic inflammation play a role in human…
Researchers have found how an antibiotic used to treat a debilitating gut infection stays put…
According to a newly published study, many autistic children harbor Sutterella bacteria in their digestive…