The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

The US humorist Christopher Morley once described the human body as “an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing”. He wasn’t wrong: from our cardiovascular and lymphatic systems to our guts and urinary ...

SIBO is when bacteria that normally live in your colon start growing too much in your small intestine. Diagnosing SIBO is tricky. There’s no perfect test, and symptoms like bloating and gas can be ...

In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers investigate the impact of dietary antigens in regulating small intestinal tumors. Despite being the most common type of ...

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

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Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

Most people have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. But now, a similar condition known as ...