Gut Health
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The Gut’s Natural Bodyguard: How a New Bacterial Protein Heals the IBD Shield
Scientists have discovered a new protein called BMG-1, produced by healthy gut bacteria, that acts as…
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The Antioxidant Shield: How Your Diet Could Lower Ulcerative Colitis Severity
A new study of 158 patients reveals that those with a high intake of dietary antioxidants…
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The Gut’s Hidden Architects: New Discovery Could Unlock Faster Healing for IBD
Scientists have discovered a “hidden” network of four distinct cell types that act as the architects…
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The ‘Forever Chemical’ Connection: How Early Exposure May Trigger Gut Inflammation
A large 11-year study reveals that exposure to “forever chemicals” (PFAS) during pregnancy and infancy is…
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The 10-Year Warning: How Your Blood Could Predict IBD a Decade Before Symptoms
A landmark 10-year study reveals that the immune system sends out warning signals in the blood…
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Healing the Fortress: Scientists Find a ‘Switch’ That Could Fix the Gut Wall in Ulcerative Colitis
Scientists have discovered a molecular “switch” called PKCη that causes the gut wall to become “leaky”…
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The ‘Sleepy Bowel’ Mystery Solved: How Your Gut Senses Surgery and Shuts Down
Scientists have discovered the “emergency brake” that shuts the gut down after surgery. By identifying touch-sensitive…
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Coral-Inspired ‘Smart Capsules’: The Future of Probiotics for IBD
Inspired by coral reefs, scientists have created “smart” microcapsules that shield friendly bacteria from stomach acid…
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The ‘Severe IBD’ Gene: How HLA-DRB1*01:03 Predicts Your Crohn’s or Colitis Journey
The largest genetic study of IBD to date has revealed how the HLA-DRB1*01:03 gene and others…
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The Gut’s Engine Room: Why Your Intestinal Muscles are the Secret to IBD Health
The gut’s muscle layer is more than just a motor—it’s a vital command centre. New research…
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