A cell model that replicates the structure and function of the human intestine has been developed, creating an evaluation platform capable of more accurately predicting adverse effects of new drugs.

Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

A complete guide to the best probiotics for gut health, covering top strains, potency, and benefits to boost digestion, and ...

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

Bile duct cancer is medically known as Cholangiocarcinoma. It refers to cancers that arise in the intrahepatic, perihilar, or distal biliary tree. Although it accounts for only about 3% of ...

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the predominant mycotoxins that causes toxicity in broilers, with the intestine as the primary ...

This is the seventh in a series of LNP | LancasterOnline columns about childhood vaccination authored by two Lancaster County pediatricians. The previous columns were on HPV, bacterial meningitis, ...

Researchers at Washington University have developed a gut-specific drug that protects the liver and improves nutrient ...

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological processes.

Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem cells lining the gut wall are not just rebuilding tissue—they are ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. Factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes ...