As people live longer, the gut quietly accumulates damage that can tip the balance between healthy tissue renewal and chronic ...

A new study reveals how gut bacteria may initiate ulcerative colitis by weakening immune defenses before inflammation occurs.

The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that plays a key role in this protection is the microfold cell (M cell). These ...

The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that plays a key role in this protection is the microfold cell, or M cell.

A high-fat diet may do more than pack on pounds — it could disrupt aspects of gut–brain communication, potentially contributing to issues such as overeating and mood or cognitive changes, according to ...

A laboratory study reveals an interaction between dietary fiber and the gut microbiome that may be helpful for fighting cancer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability to deliver oxygen to the body. Now, scientists at UC San Francisco have ...

Immune cells called double negative T cells are abundant in the intestine but have been poorly understood till date. In a recent study, researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo report that ...

Skin lesions on a persons forehead and scalp. The relationship between gut and skin health is widely discussed, especially on social media, where probiotics, detox juices, and gut cleansing diets ...

Mariska Lilly receives funding for research projects from The South African Rooibos Council. Rooibos tea, a caffeine-free drink made from the leaves of a shrub indigenous to South Africa, is part of ...

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Introduction: Liver metastasis (LM) exhibits a high incidence in colorectal cancer (CRC), yet effective preventive therapies are still lacking. Based on the prophylactic principle of harmonizing the ...