A study of twins reveals two gut bacteria linked to multiple sclerosis, offering new targets for future treatments.

The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing red gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack ...

A man was hospitalized after more than three feet of his small intestine broke through a two-inch hole in his abdomen where ...

An 83-year-old man's small intestine spontaneously 'exploded' out of his body after suffering a common condition diagnosed in more than 5million Americans every year.

Gastroparesis (GP) refers to when the stomach takes longer than usual to empty its contents into the small intestine.

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

The appendix may play a further role in protecting the gastrointestinal system from invading pathogens. This would explain ...

High-voltage electrical pulses to the upper region of the small intestine in a minimally invasive procedure can significantly improve type 2 diabetes, researchers reported at the Digestive Disease ...

A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.

New vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine Date: April 3, 2025 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with ...

Researchers have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second.

Live Hookworms Discovered in Woman's Intestine During Scan. A 75-year-old woman, who has since recovered, didn’t have the gastrointestinal bleeding that usually accompanies the infection By.