• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 2nd, 2014
Chili Peppers Reduce Gut Tumors Risk, Evidence Suggests

Chili Peppers Reduce Gut Tumors Risk, Evidence Suggests

Compound in chili pepper now argued to stunt intestinal tumor growth

Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease

Missing Bacteria Found to Play Major Role in Crohn's Disease

The role of gut flora in this illness appears to have been understated

Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria

Single Immune Gene Protects Us Against Dangerous Gut Bacteria

The gene codes for the production of intestinal mucus

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 12th, 2013
Meat and Cheese Change Gut Bacteria for the Worse

Meat and Cheese Change Gut Bacteria for the Worse

The effect appears when carbohydrates are shun from diets

Stem Cells Can Now Be Grown in Bulk: MIT Study

Stem Cells Can Now Be Grown in Bulk: MIT Study

These cells can be used for a variety of medical applications

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 26th, 2013
Gastric Bypass Reprograms the Intestines, Makes Them Burn Sugar Faster

Gastric Bypass Reprograms the Intestines, Makes Them Burn Sugar Faster

People with diabetes often experience improved sugar control after gastric bypass surgery

Stem Cells Can Reshape Our Organs

Stem Cells Can Reshape Our Organs

They do so in response to changes in the environment and the body

MRSA Can Be Destroyed Before It Develops

MRSA Can Be Destroyed Before It Develops

Thousands of lives could be saved

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 21st, 2009
The Evolution of the Appendix

The Evolution of the Appendix

It has been around for longer than estimated

World's First Controllable Camera Pill

World's First Controllable Camera Pill

Tiny magnetically controlled camera can take pictures inside your body