Gastroenterology

A new research study demonstrates a significant link between healthy lifestyle choices and a reduced risk of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), highlighting the importance of behaviors such as not smoking, engaging in vigorous exercise, and getting sufficient sleep.Especially not smoking, plenty of vigorous exercise, and getting enough sleep.Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel syndrome or IBS for short, finds research published online in the journal Gut.Of the big 5 healthy…

A groundbreaking study by the University of Maryland and NIH researchers has revealed that the enzyme bilirubin reductase is responsible for the yellow color of urine. This discovery, linking the gut microbiome to various health conditions, marks a significant advance in understanding the biological processes and potential treatments for diseases like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease. Credit: SciTechDaily.comIn a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have identified the enzyme responsible for urine’s yellow…

Recent research suggests that foods high in tryptophan, like turkey and nuts, may help prevent colitis flares in those with ulcerative colitis.According to data in mice, extra tryptophan could reduce the risk of future colitis flares.Thanksgiving is often a time for thinking about your belly. For those with an inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, feasting can be associated with stress, even when food isn’t a trigger for the painful symptoms. New research in mice suggests that certain foods – especially…