CHICAGO — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a very prevalent gastrointestinal condition that usually results in chronic abdominal pain or discomfort. For children, a new study reveals that they are more vulnerable to this condition if they take antibiotics or consume a typical Western diet starting at a young age. While wealth often equates to …
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the human body in response to darkness that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles. In other words, melatonin tips off our brains that it’s bedtime. Of course, sleep is often incredibly elusive, and many people boost their natural melatonin levels with over-the-counter supplements. However, new …
NEW YORK — People over 40 who regularly take antibiotics are more likely to develop inflammatory bowel disease, a new study warns. Researchers from NYU Langone Health say the risk seems to be cumulative and reaches its greatest point one to two years after taking a course of medication, as well as after taking antibiotics …
BOSTON — Leading a healthy lifestyle may be the simple secret to treating inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists reveal that lifestyle changes prevented up to 60 percent of IBD cases in a large international study. So far, research has shown an association between IBD risk with a variety of lifestyle factors, but there is still no …
HAMILTON, Ontario — As if there isn’t enough reason to keep children away from junk food as much as possible, new research suggests some products could be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers at McMaster University in Canada warn that a popular food dye aimed at kids could trigger IBD. Increasingly common food dye Allura …
MADISON, Wis. — Probiotic “backpacks” could soon help improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Biomedical engineers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have created a protective casing for gut-friendly bacteria so it can survive contact with stomach acids and other microbes long enough to reproduce and improve gut health. Experiments show these backpacks are …
CLEVELAND — Although stress plays a role in the onset of a number of health issues, a new study finds it may also protect the body in certain circumstances. Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine say the immune system can actually benefit from a little stress. “This one of the few …
DURHAM, N.C. — Wearable technology is as popular as ever with more people looking to keep tabs on their health and add years to their lives. Now it turns out folks can monitor their digestive health — thanks to a high-tech toilet that studies their poop as it gets flushed down the drain. Scientists at …
HELSINKI, Finland — When nature calls, dogs often leave an untidy mess for their owners to take care of. If you’re hoping to keep your pup’s business as healthy and easy to clean up as possible, a new study out of Finland may interest you. University of Helsinki researchers report feeding puppies a raw food …
TOKYO — Nature does a pretty great job of providing us with everything we need to stay healthy and nutritiously satisfied. For example, plenty of fruits and plants contain “bioactive” ingredients that help our bodies ward off and fight various diseases. Most of these so-called phytocompounds contain either anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant properties. Now, researchers in Japan have …