A study has established the importance of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that is part of the immune system, in generating a response to pneumonia vaccines. Researchers have found that the absence of ...

A team of Ohio University researchers have made a groundbreaking development in the fight against obesity. In a study recently published in Obesity, the researchers highlight a protein that is ...

Explore the fascinating process of python digestion and how these reptiles regenerate their intestines after every meal.

Doctors at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital on Monday issued the first adult prescription in China for Takeda's innovative ...

There are no official guidelines on when to take probiotics (gut-healthy bacteria), but some evidence suggests they may be ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction can stop movement through the intestines. Learn how it's treated and dietary changes to ...

Intestinal villi, with their branching projections and folds, increase the surface area for absorption tremendously. With a combination of the villi and microvilli in the small intestine ...

Most cell types typically found in the colon are also present in the small intestine. However, certain cell types are unique to the small intestine, such as Paneth cells located at the base of the ...

Among those with celiac disease, exposure to gluten triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine, leading to nutrient absorption issues and various health complications.

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Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in bacterial population in the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as bloating, ...