Gastroenterology

April 21st 2025

Long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants may silently wreak havoc on your gut, significantly increasing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases and underscoring the urgent need for public health policies that clean the air we breathe and protect our digestive health.

April 18th 2025

Exercise is a powerful modulator of gut health in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, as moderate activity can ease gut inflammation, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and relieve constipation, while intense workouts may backfire, causing reflux, GI bleeding, or gut barrier disruption.

April 16th 2025

Healthy dietary patterns, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, may significantly reduce the risk and mortality of gastrointestinal cancers, while diets high in red and processed meats, alcohol, and sugary beverages can increase these risks.

April 10th 2025

New drug delivery technologies, such as nanoparticles, hydrogels, and self-powered microgrippers, are showing great potential for enhancing targeted treatment and sustained release of medications in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, particularly for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).