244-Million-Year-Old Fossil Preserves Earliest Reptilian Digestive System
An exquisitely preserved specimen of Austronaga minuta, a small, long-necked marine reptile from the Triassic of China, contains…
Digital twin of the gut-brain axis aims to advance neurostimulation therapies
The gut and brain are in constant conversation, exchanging signals that regulate hunger and digestion, as well as…
Review challenges common breastfeeding myths in early postnatal care
An evidence review of international research suggests widespread misconceptions within the medical community about early milk production, pacifiers…
Signals traveling from the gut through the vagus nerve help form memories
When French writer Marcel Proust famously recalled his childhood from the taste of a Madeline cookie, his stomach…
SickKids study uncovers cell recovery mechanisms linked to stomach cancer
Few areas of the body face more daily stress and potential damage than the stomach, which must manage everything we swallow. Along with this constant strain, the stomach also produces acid that…
AACR report highlights unequal burden of cancer in the United States
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today released its Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026, a comprehensive analysis…
Specialized care helps child thrive despite chronic swallowing disorder
Today, 11-year-old Logan Fitzpatrick of Malverne, New York, spends his time playing baseball, practicing tae kwon do, painting,…
Vitamin C may reduce cancer-linked digestive chemical reactions
A new study from the University of Waterloo uses mathematical modeling to examine how Vitamin C affects chemical…
Adult weight gain strongly linked to higher obesity-related cancer risk
New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May) shows…
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…
Rising rotavirus cases highlight importance of childhood vaccination
With a rising number of rotavirus cases being reported across the country and in New Jersey this spring,…
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…