Regulatory T cells (Treg cells), a specialized type of immune cell, are usually seen as "peacekeepers" that prevent excessive ...

Many women who experience bloating, constipation and depression write it off as just the natural result of aging — and unfortunately so do their doctors! — but there's growing evidence that a ...

B cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers have shown that they can sometimes do more harm than good, as their numbers greatly increase after bowel ...

Scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...

Worn out, weary and ready for a nap by noon? Something may be brewing in your belly. Compromised gut health and changes within the microbiome - the community of organisms that live in the intestines - ...

Leaky gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, is a condition where the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged and overly porous, allowing undigested food particles, toxins and ...

Under the surface of an organ, many different cell types participate in crucial interactions. This means that when an organ suffers damage, fixing it is not as easy as slapping on a Band-Aid.

The amount of time it takes to heal from a “leaky gut” varies based on a person’s symptoms, overall health, and the underlying cause. “Leaky gut” is not a recognized medical diagnosis, and it is ...

Our gut health influences everything from our weight, to our mood, to our cognitive ability. It can be the reason for our back pain, the root of our depression, and of course, the cause of our ...

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - April 27, 2021 -- An intestinal bowel disease that affects up to 10 percent of premature infants at a very vulnerable and developmentally crucial time can lead to serious infection ...

An intestinal bowel disease that affects up to 10 percent of premature infants at a very vulnerable and developmentally crucial time can lead to serious infection and death. Scientists at the Wake ...