What is sphincter of Oddi dysfunction?

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a rare condition affecting the intestines.

Ginger nanoparticles show promise for inflammatory bowel disease

Ginger, included for thousands of years in a range of treatments, could be used in nanoparticles to target cells in the intestines of people with IBD.

Gut microbiota, new EU project studies our friends in the shadows

A new project comprising thirty organisations from fifteen countries has started working together to study the microorganisms in our intestines and the role they play in health, well-being, and how…

Study illuminates how humans digest fibre

New insight into how gut bacteria digest fibre could lead to advances in areas as diverse as health and environmentally-friendly biofuels.Fibre is an essential part of a healthful diet, but our ability to benefit from it is entirely dependent the bacteria living in our intestines.

Major Boost For The Probiotics Industry

A protective delivery vehicle that shuttles friendly bacteria safely through the stomach to the intestines could provide a major boost for the probiotics industry…

Flaxseed Is King But Won’t Help Menopausal Symptoms, Breast Cancer

Flaxseed is high in phytochemicals, including many antioxidants. It is perhaps our best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines to substances that tend to balance female hormones…