Enterobactin, a molecule produced by gut bacteria, may hold a surprising key to reducing intestinal inflammation. Not by ...

A study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe by Brazilian and American researchers suggests that a diet rich in soluble fiber can protect the intestine against pathogenic bacteria. The ...

Beyond bacteria, fungi and archaea are emerging as powerful regulators of digestion, immunity, and disease risk, revealing ...

Researchers have identified a new axis of host defense by studying what happens during enteric infection -- a term that encompasses all types of intestinal infections including so called 'stomach flu.

A stomach upset is common and often goes away on its own. But when symptoms include blood in stools, fever and severe cramps, ...

Scientists at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research have discovered how Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium responsible for ...

The monsoon brings relief from the heat, but it also makes the food you consume prone to contamination. A gastroenterologist ...

If your digestive symptoms keep coming back again and again, self-medicating with antacids may not be the answer. Dr Vora explains why you should see a doctor.

Across the globe, digestive disorders are rising, and nowhere is this more evident than in regions with high rates of ...

Intestinal infections can change the composition of liver bile, leading to changes in immune function and gut bacteria, potentially helping fight off harmful bacteria Researchers have identified a new ...