Systemic Effects of Leaky Gut
What is Leaky Gut? The term "Leaky Gut" describes an increase in intestinal permeability. This means that the strong intestinal barrier...
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Denise Clark
- Aug 17
- 3 min
Diverticulitis-What me!
Diverticulitis is an infection/inflammation of pouches called diverticula that forms in the intestines. It can be a minor or severe...
audgelee
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Eat Your Vegetables! It’s Good for Your Microbes.
Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut. Directed by Anjali Nayar, Netflix, 2024. We all know that it is important to maintain a...
eradley
- Aug 5
- 5 min
Introducing Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, “The Puke Monster”
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) has been known for hundreds of years, first being recorded in 1802 (1). It is a long-term gastrointestinal...
Ashmi Shah
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Plant-based diets: How can they help so much?!
In the modern world, concepts like Veganism and Vegetarianism are growing, and are gaining immensely large amounts of followers. In fact,...
npwordsmithing
- Aug 5
- 4 min
Deconstructing the Essential Fatty Acid Debate
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they...
haniyyahsaud28
- Jul 9
- 5 min
Uncovering the Connection: Exploring the Complexities of the Gut-Brain Axis
Do you ever notice why people get angry and upset when they haven't eaten for hours? "Hangry" is the term usually associated with such...
Annika Singh
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Bacteria in my Yogurt? Probiotics and How They Work
“Active probiotics”. This phrase can be found in large print on nearly every yogurt container at the grocery store. They are also found...
Victoria Brown
- Jun 11
- 3 min
Breaking Down Gluten - Understanding Celiac Disease Pathogenesis
As you stroll through your local grocery store, you may have noticed an increase in gluten-free products over the years. Perhaps you've...
Meadow James
- Jun 3
- 3 min
The Second "Brain" in Our Gut
What do scientists mean when they say we have two brains? The more obvious brain is housed within the skull and is responsible for our...
natalika776
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Diarrheal Diseases: A Humanitarian Crisis
image source: https://www.who.int/health-topics/diarrhoea We've all been there, we don't like to talk about it, but the reality of the...
Preetinder Kaur
- Jun 2
- 4 min
Crohn's Disease and the Therapeutic Potential of Ritlecitinib (LITFULO)
Crohn's disease (CD), first characterized in 1932 by Dr. Burrill B. Crohn and his colleagues, Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D....
shreyansarathy
- May 28
- 3 min
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Introduction Question- what month is it? If you said May, you’d be correct, but another correct answer is Celiac Disease Awareness Month....
Mary C.
- May 18
- 2 min
The Gut Microbiome: Hidden Mechanisms of Intestinal Disease
The Role of the Gut Microbiome The elusive gut microbiome constitutes a complex biological environment of 100 trillion microorganisms,...
minamohamed2004
- May 12
- 2 min
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Tips for a Healthier Gut
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic condition that does not have a direct cause. Among individuals with IBS,...
Poornima Venkatesh
- May 7
- 4 min
Unlocking the Gut-Skin Connection: New Insights and Therapeutic Avenues for Psoriasis
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin condition, where your body's defense system goes into overdrive, making your skin...
Rowan Osman
- May 5
- 3 min
Prevention from HBV (Hepatitis B virus)
HBV is an infectious virus that invades the liver and consequently causes inflammation of the predominant cells forming said liver, the...
natalika776
- Apr 29
- 3 min
The Latest in Colon Cancer Research: Why We Are Seeing it in Younger Individuals
source: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/6-expert-tips-to-prevent-colorectal-cancer/ For the past two decades, colorectal cancer has...
Mustafa Dhanani
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Understanding GERD: What you need to know and why it matters.
Quick Links What is GER or GERD and why should you care? Pathophysiology and are you at risk? Presentation and what should you look out...
Laura Mullen
- Apr 14
- 2 min
I am turning Yellow! What do I do?
You begin your day taking a morning shower and notice that your skin doesn't look the same. You look in the mirror and see that your eyes...
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