A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

“Insulin injections remain a daily burden for many patients,” said Associate Professor Shingo Ito. “Our peptide-based ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

People with IBD are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. These B12-rich foods can help support energy, nerve health, and ...

Individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) had a higher rate of appearance of oral glucose — particularly during the first hour after a glucose load — and higher ...

Malabsorption refers to the reduced absorption of nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream. It can affect the body’s ability to absorb all nutrients or some specific types of nutrients.

Alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea. The type and amount of alcohol you drink can increase your risk of diarrhea. People with bowel diseases may have worse reactions to alcohol.

During drug development, researchers need to perform adequate nonclinical testing to ensure a drug’s safety and efficacy before starting clinical trials. An important aspect they must evaluate is a ...