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The new molecules selectively reduced inflammatory signaling in human immune cells without affecting other immune pathways. Treatment with the molecules also reduced inflammation in mice with the ...

Why is colon cancer on the rise? Doctors say that a variety of factors are causing this type of cancer to rise drastically in ...

Georgia Banks from Maltby says taking part in the drug trial means she can pursue a career in dance.

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your ...

One doctor suggests easing colonoscopy concerns by sharing the experience. Oct. 20, 2008 — -- Hardly a week goes by that I don't hear about someone losing the battle to colon cancer. And each and ...

Transverse colon samples from confirmed Alzheimer’s disease cases showed distinct gut microbiome and proteomic shifts, ...

If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), your life expectancy is pretty much the same as someone without it. Getting the right medical care is the key to preventing complications, including some that ...

LONDON (Reuters) - The molecular switch that allows people to feel the heat of chili peppers is a promising new target for drugs against irritable bowel syndrome, British researchers said on Tuesday.