Washington, June 1 (ANI): UC Irvine researchers have found that circadian rhythms control body's response to intestinal bacterial infections.

Gurgaon, May 27 (ANI): Renowned cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeon, and chairman and managing director of the Medanta Medicity Hospital in Gurgaon Dr. Naresh Trehan on Monday said that doctors were concerned about senior Congress leader Vidya Charan Shukla's intestinal injuries, and added that he continues to remain in a critical stable state two days after suffering gunshot wounds in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Bastar District.

Washington, May 7 (ANI): An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is largely incurable, a new study has revealed.

Washington, April 25 (ANI): A Cleveland Clinic research has revealed a microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests.

Washington, April 22 (ANI): A new study by scientists including one of an Indian origin has found that aspirin slowed the growth of breast cancer cell lines in the lab and significantly reduced the growth of tumors in mice.

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has cancelled a trip to Iowa after being hospitalized over the weekend for dehydration and gastrointestinal illness, The Hill has reported.

Washington, April 5 (ANI): American researchers have for the first time isolated adult stem cells from human intestinal tissue.

Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Scientists have used stem cells taken from amniotic fluid to restore gut structure and function following intestinal damage in rodents, paving the way for a new form of cell therapy to reverse serious damage from inflammation in the intestines of babies.

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new study has shown that it's not all in their head.

London, Mar 14 (ANI): A group of scientists have used an Apple iPhone 4S to diagnose intestinal worm infections in schoolchildren in Tanzania's rural area.

London, March 5 (ANI): An immune cell population essential for intestinal health could be controlled by adding leafy greens in your diet, a new study has suggested.

Washington, January 31 (ANI): Fossilized tapeworm eggs discovered in 270-million-year-old shark feces suggest that intestinal parasites in vertebrates are much older than previously known, according to researchers.

Washington, January 18 (ANI): Weight loss following an intestinal worm infection is the body's way of fighting off the parasites, University of Manchester researchers have said.

Washington, December 20(ANI): It has been known that the normal gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria play a variety of very important roles in the biology of human and animals.

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 15 (ANI): A textile company in Japan has created deodorised underpants that has become a hit among busy businessmen who have no time to go to the loo.

London, September 27 (ANI): A new research has shown that the composition of a person's intestinal bacteria could play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes.

London, August 19 (ANI): Women who wear body shaping innerwear to look slimmer are risking their health as the tight garments can do nerve damage, create gastrointestinal problems and deadly blood clots, doctors have warned.

Washington, August 11 (ANI): A new observational study has found more evidence of an association between daily aspirin use and modestly lower cancer mortality, but suggests any reduction may be smaller than that observed in a recent analysis.

Washington, July 22 (ANI): Researchers including one of Indian origin have found that short-term infection with intestinal worms may provide long-term protection against type I diabetes (TID), a new study has suggested.

Washington, June 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities-symptoms common among those who have celiac disease.

Washington, June 18 (ANI): A master regulator gene needed for the development of M cells, a mysterious type of intestinal cell involved in initiating immune responses, has been identified.

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Researchers have identified commensal bacteria in the human intestine that produce a neurotransmitter that may play a role in preventing or treating inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease.

Washington, June 6 (ANI): In a new study, daily use of low-dose aspirin was found to be associated with an increased risk of major gastrointestinal or cerebral bleeding among nearly 200,000 individuals.

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A compound in garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, one of the most common causes of intestinal illness, researchers at Washington State University have found.

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Scientists have now decoded the biochemical mechanism that lies behind the protective effect of some lactic acid bacteria, which play a role in alleviating inflammation and thus protecting against intestinal diseases.