People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for 'leaky gut', according to new research. These changes in the gut ...

People with IBD are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to inflammation and impaired absorption in the small intestine. Vitamin B12 supports energy production, red blood cell formation, and ...

Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This chronic condition causes inflammation in the digestive tract, which can lead to numerous uncomfortable ...

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

Missing gut bacteria may prevent some people with celiac disease from fully benefiting from high-fiber supplements or diets [DrAfter123 / DigitalVision Vectors/] The autoimmune disorder celiac disease ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered with millions of villi that are separated by ...

Janelle McSwiggin is a registered nurse with five years of bedside experience supporting public health measures in her community. Janelle has been a writer and editor for social media content, ...

Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. But a new study on mice shows even one bottomless brunch may shrink the small intestine’s nutrient-absorbing surface and spark inflammation that ...

New research reveals impaired fibre metabolism in celiac disease. Fibre supplementation may support gut microbiota and ...

People with celiac disease have lower levels of fiber-metabolizing gut microbes. In a celiac disease mouse model, adding inulin fiber and specific bacteria reduced gut inflammation.