Intestines

Smoking cigarettes can harm your intestines, says study

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract causing severe pain.

Nov 01, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

Mother shares image of her daughter born with intestines outside her body

 Ava-Rose Nightingale went through a life-saving, three-hour-long surgical procedure an hour after she was born.  

Oct 12, 2017, 14:54 PM IST

Less diverse gut viruses raise diabetes risk

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease in which one's own immune system destroys the cells needed to control blood-sugar levels, requiring daily insulin injections and continual monitoring. 

Jul 13, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Eating chocolates, chewing gums harmful for intestines, warns study

A common food addictive found in both gums and chocolates can mitigate the ability of small intestine cells.

Feb 17, 2017, 16:26 PM IST

Diet lacking soluble fibre can lead to weight gain

Foods rich in soluble fibre include oatmeal, nuts, beans, apples, and blueberries.
 

Nov 01, 2015, 22:23 PM IST