A Protein That May Help Cancer Grow in the Colon
Researchers found that people with colorectal cancer have higher levels of a natural body protein called LL-37 in their colon tissue compared to healthy …
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A Gut Chemical May Help Control Water Balance in Your Colon
Scientists discovered that a natural substance in your gut called lithocholic acid (LCA) may help control how much water and salt your colon releases. This …
Read MoreGoat Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Colons, Study Shows
Researchers tested whether goat milk could help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful condition that inflames the colon. Using rats with artificially induced …
Read MoreWhat Your Colon Reveals: Age and Gender Patterns in 2,500+ Scans
Researchers in Saudi Arabia looked at over 2,500 colonoscopy scans to understand what problems doctors find in people's colons and whether age or gender …
Read MoreSpicy Foods May Increase Risk of Colon Polyps
Researchers studied nearly 15,000 adults in China to understand if eating spicy food affects the chances of developing colon polyps—small growths in the colon …
Read MoreCan Fiber and Plant Foods Help Prevent Gut Pouches?
Diverticular disease happens when small pouches form in your colon (large intestine), causing pain and discomfort. Scientists reviewed research showing that …
Read MoreCan Quinoa Help Keep Your Gut Healthy?
Quinoa, an ancient grain from South America, contains special compounds that scientists believe could help protect your digestive system. Researchers reviewed …
Read MoreJunk Food Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Women
Researchers followed nearly 30,000 female nurses for 24 years to understand how ultra-processed foods affect colon health. They found that women who ate the …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Gut Bugs and May Affect Polyp Growth
Scientists used genetic data from hundreds of thousands of people to understand how food choices might affect the growth of polyps—small growths that can form …
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