A Natural Compound Helps Protect Gut Health From Too Much Copper
Eating too much copper can damage the intestines and harm the helpful bacteria living there. Scientists discovered that a natural substance called spermidine …
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Blood Pressure Medicine Caused Severe Diarrhea in Woman
A woman in her 60s taking olmesartan for high blood pressure developed severe, watery diarrhea that landed her in the hospital. Doctors initially thought she …
Read MoreCeliac Disease Affects Kids' Teeth and Mouth Health
Researchers studied 97 children with celiac disease and 31 healthy children to understand how this condition affects their teeth and mouth. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin D Enzyme Deletion May Protect Gut from Chemo Damage
Chemotherapy drugs like 5-fluorouracil can seriously damage the intestines, causing painful inflammation and digestive problems. Scientists discovered that …
Read MoreSelenium Supplement Protects Gut Health from Damaged Cooking Oil
Researchers discovered that a selenium compound called selenomethionine can protect the intestines from damage caused by oxidized soybean oil—oil that's been …
Read MoreHidden Signs of Celiac Disease: Why Nutrient Deficiencies Matter
Celiac disease is a serious condition where the body can't properly digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. When left untreated, it damages …
Read MoreHow Your Immune System Changes Your Gut in Celiac Disease
Scientists discovered something new about what happens inside the stomachs of people with celiac disease. When someone eats gluten and has celiac disease, …
Read MoreWhen a Gluten-Free Diet Isn't Enough: Understanding Stubborn Celiac Disease
Most people with celiac disease feel better when they stop eating gluten. But for some patients, following a strict gluten-free diet doesn't help—their …
Read MoreCommon Fish Parasite Treatment May Harm Fish Gut Health
Scientists studied how a pesticide called trichlorfon—commonly used to kill parasites in fish farms—affects the intestines of largemouth bass. They found that …
Read MoreTire Pollution Harms Male Fish More Than Females
Scientists discovered that a common chemical from tire wear called 6PPD affects male and female fish very differently. When male zebrafish were exposed to this …
Read MoreWhy Some People Still Feel Sick After Going Gluten-Free
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten damages the small intestine. Most people feel better when they stop eating gluten, but some still have …
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