A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, turning on immune signaling to ...

Immune cells called double negative T cells are abundant in the intestine but have been poorly understood till date. In a ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

The human small intestine is an essential organ that helps us absorb nutrients and vitamins from food. It is an average of 6 meters long and is covered with millions of villi that are separated by ...

Biobattery researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine, which winds around the human gut for an average of 22 feet. There ...

A lump in the abdomen Pain or cramps in the middle of the abdomen Weight loss with no known reason Blood in the stool Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these ...

Doctors use laboratory tests, imaging studies, and endoscopic procedures to help diagnose short bowel syndrome, which affects nutrient absorption in the small intestine. Short bowel syndrome (SBS) ...