A major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new avenues for research into digestive diseases. This milestone, along with ...

In 1948, researchers stressed a nursing mother with ice water, toe pulling, and math problems with shocks. Each time, her baby got less milk. Thanksgiving 2026 Almanac Outlook Calls for Upper Midwest ...

The colon is about one and a half meters long and plays a vital role in moving waste through the body. In rare cases, it can become so stretched that it begins to lose its ability to work properly, ...

Against the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fiber intake and improve their eating ...

The Section of Digestive Diseases provides outstanding clinical care for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders. The section continues to improve access to care with new ...

A new review highlights how the broad-specificity amino acid transporter SLC6A14 influences inflammatory bowel disease, ...

The effects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can extend beyond the digestive system, affecting various parts of the body due to ongoing inflammation. IBD can lead to potential complications such as ...

A high-fiber diet consists of plant-based foods rich in dietary fiber, the part of food that the body cannot fully digest or absorb. Eating fiber-rich foods regularly offers numerous health benefits, ...

People with digestive system diseases should pay special attention to try to prevent dementia, a new study warns. That’s because certain gastrointestinal problems are linked to dementia — and some ...

Women on CagriSema lost 25% of their body weight in a post hoc trial analysis, while 79.6% of users had digestive side effects. The drug is not approved. Ice Water, Math Quizzes, and Shocks: The 1948 ...