As I sit in my friend’s apartment … she looks at me from across the couch and says, ‘I don’t know how you sleep at night.’” ...

Vitamin D is involved in so many bodily functions because there are vitamin D receptors in different organs. These receptors act like docking stations for vitamin D to bind to and trigger different ...

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This important study shows that the Nora virus, a natural Drosophila pathogen that also persistently infects many laboratory fly stocks, infects intestinal stem cells (ISCs), leading to a shorter life ...

The three most important volatile fatty acids are acetate, propionate and butyrate. While these are all associated with good ...

Farts might be embarrassing, but they are a natural part of your digestive system. Learn why gut health matters.

A key pressure-sensing protein involved in gut motility could be utilized for precision-targeted treatments for intestinal ...

Despite being an everyday necessity, nutrition is something of a black box. We know that many plant-based foods are good for us, but we don't always know why.

Inga Rødahl from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM) at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) is defending her ...

These are the symptoms of colorectal cancer. Learn about its causes, risks, and the importance of early detection.

A team of Singapore scientists has made a significant discovery in understanding stomach cancer, a disease that remains one ...

It is a well-known fact that food is one of the most critical factors influencing health. Some describe it as the “800-pound ...