Scientists recently discovered that glycyrrhizin, a substance taken from black licorice root, may reduce inflammation and ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

Intestinal bacteria are important for human health as they help digest food and regulate immune function. Thus, in recent years, it has become clear that gut microbiota dysbiosis, an imbalance in ...

For the estimated 5 million people worldwide living with inflammatory bowel disease, finding relief from debilitating symptoms often feels like an endless journey through medication trials and ...

A device used in South Jersey is being called a real game-changer for millions of people with inflammatory bowel disease. This is for people who suffer from things like Crohn's disease and colitis. It ...

A new therapy that combines two existing drugs shows promise for patients with inflammatory bowel disease who have exhausted ...

The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...

Primary care episodes of infectious intestinal disease among individuals in North-West London decreased from 2015 to 2024, whereas hospital admissions rose. The odds of disease-related hospital ...

Many parents may not realise that digestive issues in babies are common. In the first few months of life, a baby's digestive ...