Digestive Health News

An effective strategy for inhibition of cirrhosis

In China, the incidence of liver cirrhosis is still high, although new therapeutic approaches have recently been proposed,…    

Blacks at higher risk of colon polyps: U.S. study

Blacks are more likely than whites to have large colon polyps, and their tumors tend to be located…    

Voice, swallowing difficulties common among seniors

Elderly people often experience voice and swallowing problems and, more often than not, these bothersome problems are accepted…    

How do Lactobacilli treat Helicobacter pylori-related diseases?

Some studies have demonstrated H. pylori stimulates the release of interleukin-8 (IL-8) from gastric epithelia, which initiates inflammatory…    

New Genes Found for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children

Researchers have discovered two new genes that increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in childhood.…    

Eating Nuts, Popcorn Not Linked With Higher Risk of Diverticulosis

Contrary to a common recommendation to avoid eating popcorn, nuts and corn to prevent diverticular complications, a large…    

Gastrointestinal bleeding after stroke may increase risk of death

People who have gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding after a stroke are more likely to die or become severely disabled…    

Researchers Discover Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses

There’s no cure for the so-called stomach flu, a group of highly contagious viruses that can hit with…    

Some Antidepressants Associated With Gastrointestinal Bleeding

A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) appear to be associated with bleeding in…    

International team identifies 21 new genetic risk factors for Crohn’s disease

An international consortium of Crohn’s disease researchers has combined data from three independent studies to identify 21 new…    

Geisinger Study: Inflammatory Disease Causes Blindness

People suffering from a type of connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of arteries in the head are…    

Possible drug target found for common bowel disease

The molecular switch that allows people to feel the heat of chilli peppers is a promising new target…    

Belly Fat May Affect Liver Function

A study by the University of Southern California (USC) suggests the release of lipids from abdominal fat,…    

Medication Shows Promise for Patients with Severe Chronic Constipation

A new medication appears to offer significant relief to patients with severe chronic constipation while minimizing the likelihood…    

Intestinal bacteria promote—and prevent!—inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists search for drug candidates in some very unlikely places. Not only do they churn out synthetic compounds…    

Novel toxin receptor discovered for ulcer-causing stomach pathogen

Helicobacter pylori is one tough bug. It can survive in the human stomach, a zone with a pH…    

Virtual Biopsy Can Tell Whether Colon Polyp Is Benign without Removal

A probe so sensitive that it can tell whether or not a cell living within the human body…    

Drug brings relief for many IBS patients who experience constipation

Many patients may soon find relief from the bloating, cramping, abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel…    

Early Treatment of Stomach Infection May Prevent Cancer

Based on research using a new mouse model of gastritis and stomach cancer, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute…    

Gastric juice for diagnosis of H. pylori infection in patients on proton pump inhibitors

This study determined the efficiency of a gastric juice PCR test for the detection of H. pylori…