Pediatric-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease may up Cancer Risk
Patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have an increased risk for developing cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancers,
Laxative Abuse: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Laxative abuse happens when someone tries to lose weight, shed calories, or feel “empty” through the repeated use of laxatives. Laxatives are medications that are used to treat constipation.
Understanding the Digestive Symptoms of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Problems with the pancreas can cause exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). A person with EPI may experience symptoms similar to those of several other digestive conditions, which can make it difficult to recognize.
New assembly approach generates most complex stomach organoids to date
In a significant step forward in regenerative medicine, scientists at Cincinnati Children's report success at developing a stomach organoid so sophisticated that it has distinct glands and nerve cells that can control smooth muscle contractions.
New research shows bowel habits are written in our DNA
Do you "go" once a day? Maybe you go twice, or even three times? Or perhaps you only go a few times a week? Yes, we're talking about pooing. In our new study, we've found how often you go is, at least to some degree, a function of your genetic make-up.