Immune cell interactions drive liver inflammation and fibrosis
When the liver is injured – for example, due to bile accumulation – immune cells become activated. In…
Higher mortality risk in IBS patients using antidepressants
A massive real-world study raises new safety questions about widely used IBS treatments, revealing that some commonly prescribed…
Study reveals bile as reservoir for microplastics in humans
Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
Higher sugar intake raises gallstone risk in adults, study finds
Researchers analyzing recent NHANES data found that adults with higher total sugar intake had greater odds of gallstones,…
Molecular test shows high sensitivity in detecting bile duct cancer
When patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts – the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder…
New genetic insights reveal vitamin B1’s role in gut health and motility
Bowel habits aren’t exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when…
New insights into MDMA therapy for PTSD and beyond
A comprehensive peer-reviewed invited review published today in Psychedelics by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues (Dr. Mingming Zhao…
Gut probiotic Christensenella tenuis reduces endotoxemia and improves metabolism in obese mice
This study is reported by the team of Professor Shuang-jiang Liu from Shandong University. The study reveals that…