(Natural News) Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen and Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands have found that 18 common drug categories can negatively impact the gut microbiome, the total population of microbes present in the gut and their collective genetic material. Many of these drugs, such as the diabetes drug metformin and the antidepressant selective […]

(Natural News) Colitis-associated cancer (CAC) is one of the most serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. An important risk factor for colon cancer, IBDs – either ulcerative colitis or Crohn s disease – often precede CAC, which is a type of inflammation-driven […]

(Natural News) It’s not enough to get a full night’s sleep – for a healthier gut, it’s also important to sleep at the right time of day. Researchers from Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Portugal and the University of Lisbon examined how altered sleeping habits affect gut health. They discovered a group of immune cells that play a […]

(Natural News) “Sugar-free” artificial sweeteners might not be a healthier alternative to sugar after all. On the contrary, it can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a recent animal study showed. Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it revealed that Splenda, a type of zero-calorie artificial sweetener, exacerbated gut inflammation in mice with Crohn’s disease. […]

(Natural News) Constipation – a condition marked by infrequent bowel movement and difficulty defecating – is mainly caused by dehydration and a lack of dietary fiber in the colon. It is one of the most common digestive disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, over four million people reported experiencing frequent constipation, according […]

(Natural News) Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease marked by chronic inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the digestive tract. This disease has no known cure and may even be debilitating or lead to life-threatening complications. According to a study published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, high levels of fear […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Poland identified determinants of the level of anxiety and fear in a group of patients with ulcerative colitis. Their findings were published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease the affects the mucous membrane of the large intestine. It manifests […]

(Natural News) Three major studies have all agreed that tracking gut bacteria potentially holds the key to quickly spotting many health conditions. The researchers believe that examining how the “microbial zoo” of the gut changes can help determine who’s at risk of several conditions related to the microbiome. Three of the conditions that were tested in the […]

(Natural News) Back in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that around 1.3 percent of American adults – about 3 million people – were living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). That number had increased by a whopping 30 percent, from 2 million people, just six years earlier. A recent study by […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D deficiency is a nutritional deficiency associated with various conditions, such as depression, cardiovascular disease, bone disorders, and diabetes. Recently, studies have emerged reporting that people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also have very low levels of vitamin D. Due to its possible link to gastrointestinal problems, researchers have began investigating the effects of vitamin […]