Tag Archive for 'Irritable bowel syndrome'

Díaz-Muñoz et al. identified therapeutically tractable mechanisms involved in the control of gut motility, including a previously unrecognized role for vitamin B1. Image credit: Hillman et al., doi: 10.1264/jsme2.ME17017 / CC BY 4.0.

Genes Tie Gut Motility to Surprising Nutrient: Vitamin B1

Jan 26, 2026 by News Staff

Analyzing data from more than 268,000 people, researchers found that genes involved in thiamine (vitamin B1) metabolism play a key role in gut motility,...

Boolani et al. suggest that energy and fatigue are unique traits that could be defined by distinct bacterial communities not driven by diet. Image credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health.

New Study Finds Genetic Link between Alzheimer’s Disease and Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Jul 18, 2022 by News Staff

Consistent with the concept of the gut-brain phenomenon, observational studies suggest a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and gastrointestinal...

Bagagiolo et al. performed a comprehensive literature search for evidence on the efficacy and safety of osteopathic manipulative treatment for any condition. Image credit: Jarmon_88.

Osteopathy May Relieve Pain Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders, New Review Says

Apr 14, 2022 by News Staff

A new review of the available clinical evidence, published in the journal BMJ Open, suggests that osteopathic manipulative treatment could be effective...

Tusco et al find a link between inflammation and a common cellular process called autophagy. Image credit: University of Warwick.

Breakthrough Could Lead to More Effective Treatments for Colon Cancer, Other Gut Diseases

Nov 6, 2017 by News Staff

Colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, and other gut diseases could be better treated — or even prevented — thanks to a newly-discovered link between...