CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MIT biologists have discovered an unexpected effect of a ketogenic, or fat-rich, diet: They showed that high levels of ketone bodies, molecules produced by the breakdown of fat, help ...
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The inner lining of the gut regenerates entirely every four to seven days, thanks to stem cells in the intestinal epithelium. Yet much remains shrouded in mystery regarding stem cells and what causes ...
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Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...
The appendix is an organ we tend not to think about until it acts up, causes illness and needs to be removed surgically.
Several things can cause IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning, including your circadian rhythm, gastrocolic reflex, and stress. It’s common for IBS symptoms to be worse in the morning. This is due ...