Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD People with IBD are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to inflammation and ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

Plasma LDL-C concentrations can potentially be lowered either by inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol by the tissues and/or driving the excretion of cholesterol from the body. Although blocking ...

For more than 100 years, scientists have pursued the idea of insulin in pill form, often described as a "dream" treatment for ...

Individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) had a higher rate of appearance of oral glucose — particularly during the first hour after a glucose load — and higher ...

Scientists at UCLA described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream. The finding might ...

During drug development, researchers need to perform adequate nonclinical testing to ensure a drug’s safety and efficacy before starting clinical trials. An important aspect they must evaluate is a ...

Alcohol can irritate the intestines and cause diarrhea. The type and amount of alcohol you drink can increase your risk of diarrhea. People with bowel diseases may have worse reactions to alcohol.