Scientists reviewed 20 edible and medicinal fungi for clues to better prebiotics
From their resistance to digestion to how gut bacteria ferment them, the distinctive structures of fungal polysaccharides are…
A decades-long study raises questions about sugary drinks and stomach cancer
Tracking decades of beverage habits in two major U.S. cohorts, researchers investigated whether what people drink could help…
Cincinnati scientists grow larger gut organoids with self-developing nerve cells
Thanks to special 3D-printed scaffolding trays designed by experts at Cincinnati Children’s, researchers can now produce larger versions…
A breakthrough molecular discovery could neutralize gluten and protect coeliac patients
A research project led by the Institute for Research in Nutrition and Food Safety (INSA) and the Faculty…
5-MTHF matches folic acid while lowering unmetabolized folic acid in prenatal vitamins
A recent U.S. randomized controlled trial reports that prenatal multivitamins formulated with 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) can maintain maternal and…
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar explains why weight loss is not enough for flat stomach, shares 3 easy exercises
Achieving a flat stomach is a goal for many, whether for aesthetic or fitness reasons. However, the abdominal…
Medical tourist fights for compensation, claims surgery destroyed her stomach
“It’s now starting to hit how surreal this whole thing is. I’m scared. I’m not going to lie…
EU Clears Generic Sleep Aid for Seniors With Insomnia
A generic melatonin product, Melatomed (Fairmed Healthcare GmbH), has received positive recommendation for managing sleep disorders in adults…
Over-contracted gut muscles drive gastrointestinal symptoms in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Scientists turn human stomach cells into insulin-producing beta cells
Type 1 diabetes is caused by an insufficient production of the hormone insulin by cells in the pancreas…
Study unravels the genetic shield against winter vomiting disease
Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the…