Intestinal stem cells are multipotent adult stem cells, which in mammals reside in the base of the crypts of the adult intestine. Intestinal stem cells continuously self-renew by dividing and ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...

Probiotics may bring good bacteria to your gut, but they won’t stick around too long without the right fuel. Adding variety to your diet—particularly fiber—is the secret to making these tiny probiotic ...

Probiotics have also been shown to influence the intestinal microbiota in positive ways, with different strains displaying different positive effects on the human body. In short, these bacteria ...

Issues like gas and bloating that often occur in the digestive system can result from factors such as stress, diet, and specific medical conditions. Research indicates that probiotics ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease.

Cases of norovirus, also known as food poisoning or the stomach bug, have picked up steam across the U.S. The number of suspected or confirmed outbreaks skyrocketed at the end of 2024, with more ...

The decision is based on evidence from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In the view of the EU, the term ‘probiotic’ is a health claim, according to a guidance document on the regulation of ...

Since you’ve landed on this story, you’ve also probably done your own research on your stomach issues—and how to help them—and I’ll bet the word probiotic popped up in your search ...

Every year, somewhere between 19 and 21 million Americans come down with gastroenteritis (aka “stomach flu”), most often caused by a group of pathogens called noroviruses. These infections ...

Influenza cases have been surging. RSV activity is “very high.” Signs of COVID have been mounting in sewer water, and norovirus, too, is spawning outbreaks like we haven’t seen for at least ...