Gut microbiome researcher Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, shares the latest insights on the role of probiotics, disorders of the ...

GLP-1 is a peptide hormone generated from proglucagon that is secreted after meals by enteroendocrine L-cells in the distal jejunum, ileum, and colon. GLP-1 is also produced by pancreatic α-cells and ...

STOCKHOLM — Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. Brunkow, 64, is a senior program ...

The glycemic index, or GI, is a tool for evaluating the ability of foods containing carbohydrates to raise blood sugar. When blood sugar increases, the hormone insulin is released to metabolize it. If ...

As Baltimore Ravens fans gear up for the first home game of the 2025 season, two musical alumni from the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) prepare for the ...

What Is a GI Cocktail? A gastrointestinal (GI) cocktail is a mixture of medications used to treat indigestion (dyspepsia), as well as symptoms of gastrointestinal problems such as chest and belly pain ...

Biological rhythms, especially circadian (∼24-hour) oscillations, orchestrate essential physiological processes across multiple organs. The central circadian clock, located in the suprachiasmatic ...

The human digestive system refers to the organs that take in food and break them down. Digestion describes the complex process that enables the nutrients in food to enter the body and its cells. Food ...

Christina Roffe is an Anime Features Writer from the United States. She has experience writing on games on all platforms, including PC, Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. She is especially knowledgeable ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Axelrad is a clinical researcher who explores the intersections of IBD with gut microbiome health, mucosal immunology, infections and cancer risk. He recently earned the 2024 ...

This Veteran’s Day, as parades march and flags wave, I’m reminded of a shameful truth in American history: nearly 1 million Black World War II veterans were denied the post-war spoils of the G.I. Bill ...