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 ...

Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is a complex immunological phenomenon. It commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, where damage to the lining of tissue causes the number of lymphocytes (a type of ...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that happens when there is too much bacteria, or the wrong kind of bacteria, in your small intestine. An article in StatPearls describes how ...

A recent study published in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity reveals that an inability to properly digest fruit sugar is linked to increased anxiety and body-wide inflammation. The research ...

Janelle McSwiggin is a registered nurse with five years of bedside experience supporting public health measures in her community. Janelle has been a writer and editor for social media content, ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...