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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...
haniyyahsaud28
Jul 9, 20245 min read


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...
Annika Singh
Jul 3, 20243 min read


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...
Victoria Brown
Jun 11, 20243 min read


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...
Meadow James
Jun 3, 20243 min read


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...
natalika776
Jun 2, 20242 min read


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....
Preetinder Kaur
Jun 2, 20244 min read


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....
shreyansarathy
May 28, 20243 min read


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,...
Mary C.
May 18, 20242 min read


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,...
minamohamed2004
May 12, 20242 min read


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...
Poornima Venkatesh
May 7, 20244 min read


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...
Rowan Osman
May 5, 20243 min read


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...
natalika776
Apr 29, 20243 min read


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...
Mustafa Dhanani
Apr 21, 20243 min read


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...
Laura Mullen
Apr 14, 20242 min read


Understanding Lactose Intolerance
Overview People with lactose intolerance cannot digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Individuals with lactose...
colinhong0
Apr 4, 20244 min read


Anxiety and the Gut
Recently, scientific research has shed light on the obscure relationship between our gut health and mental well-being. While it's already...
Aditi Bharambe
Mar 6, 20243 min read


Demographic Shifts in Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Younger Adults
Colorectal cancer poses a significant threat, especially to younger adults. It's the deadliest cancer for men under 50 and the second...
Ivy Le
Mar 3, 20245 min read


The Overlooked Colon Cancer
Introduction Colorectal cancer is not talked about enough and yet, it’s so commonly found in the human population today. According to...
Rachael Ng
Feb 10, 20243 min read


Happy wife Happy life or Happy gut Happy life?
Written by Annalisa Marino, BSN, RN Imagine having a job interview scheduled for tomorrow. As you conduct background research on the...
marinoannalisa3
Feb 5, 20244 min read


Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Cannabis users may or may not struggle with cyclic vomiting. This is typically seen in long-term users and/or near-daily users. It is...
ulgerezgi
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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