Explore new treatments for bowel conditions. Research shows hope for short bowel syndrome by reprogramming the large ...

They found that deleting this gene in either mouse or human colon cells causes the cells to start functioning like cells of the lowest portion of the small intestine, called the ileum, which ...

deleting the colon gene SATB2 prompts cells of the upper colon to change their identity to small intestine-like cells, restoring nutrient absorption and reversing weight loss. "Our demonstration may ...

One of those is Boston-based Syntis Bio, which is working on a daily pill that mimics the effects of gastric bypass—no actual surgery required. Today, the company announced early data from animals and ...

“Essentially, the mechanisms that were implicated in the intestines were not the same as those in the liver and in the muscles,” he said. The study discovered that the small intestine is a ...

A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

Can a sugary drink harm your organs? New research shows how long-term sugar intake rewires your body’s metabolic response- starting in your gut.

How banana ripeness affects health benefits and digestion, from blood sugar impact to gut health, antioxidants, and workout ...

New research suggests a popular condiment may help protect and strengthen the intestinal barrier — a key defense for gut ...