Last time, we talked about the dining table for those with a diminished appetite.This time, it is about the destination of ...

One day, I felt some pain in my back, and as it gradually got worse, I went to a local clinic...They told me it was beyond ...

Wheat makes up a staggering 20 per cent of the world’s kilojoule intake. In recent times, its gluten component has become the focus of attention as it may trigger coeliac disease and other conditions.

Recreating the intricate structure of the human intestine in a laboratory could give scientists a better way to study disease and potential treatments — while reducing their reliance on animal ...

As temperatures rise and fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs become staples of summer meals, so does the risk of a lesser-known foodborne illness: cyclosporiasis. Unlike many foodborne infections that ...

Keto, a diet that emphasizes cutting down carbs and sugar, has been used for some 50 years as a way for folks to lose weight fast. Significant weight loss could help prevent cancer. Recent research ...

The small intestine is a marvel of biological engineering, tasked with the immense responsibility of absorbing a vast array of nutrients while simultaneously serving as a critical barrier against the ...

A signaling system known as the Wnt pathway plays a central role in how cells in the intestine grow, divide, and renew themselves. Decades of research have shown that disruption of this pathway is a ...

The small intestine is a winding, tightly folded tube about 20 ft (6 m) long in adults. It connects to the stomach on the top end and to the large intestine (colon) on the bottom end. Most of the food ...

A 3-year-old girl miraculously survived a freak accident involving a pool drain — which ripped out her small intestine during a family vacation in Mexico, according to a lawsuit. Little Paloma ...

Controlling TJ permeability in the small intestine facilitates nutrient absorption, maintains luminal osmotic balance, and prevents the paracellular entry of pathogens. The pharmaceutical industry has ...

Probiota Pioneer Microvitality seeks to address data gaps with direct sampling from the small intestine using new ingestible capsule technology. Set to speak at the upcoming IPA World Congress + ...