Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have uncovered new evidence that an age-related blood condition may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Their findings suggest that a new ...

Together, these findings suggest that ferulic acid can act as a natural regulator of intestinal motility. By reducing excessive smooth muscle activity, the compound could potentially help calm ...

An analysis of 2019 insurance claim data and national survey results shows that the prevalence of digestive diseases in the ...

It's a well-known fact that stress negatively impacts mental health, but the effect of stress on the digestive system is ...

FDA grants orphan drug status to orziloben for intestinal failure-associated liver disease (90)Orziloben secures FDA orphan ...

An infectious intestinal disease episode can be noted in both primary care and hospital admissions, with children and older adults having higher odds of admissions during a primary care episode.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A microscopic image of a hookworm egg that can cause intestinal problems in humans. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Intestinal ...

Tissue from pig intestines is key to a new procedure performed by University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill doctors as an alternative to major surgery of people with fistulas. Fistulas are holes in ...

Many people blame gluten for bloating and stomach discomfort after eating bread or pasta—but new research suggests the real culprit may be something else entirely.

Doctors are warning that sudden, unexplained weight loss combined with abdominal pain should not be ignored, as it may signal underlying gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. According to Dr Salil Yadav, ...