Hot chilli may unlock a new treatment for obesity

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a high-fat diet may impair important receptors located in the stomach that signal fullness.

Risk of stomach fistulas increased by prolonged use of stomach feeding tubes in children

Pediatric patients with intestinal failure often need gastrostomy tubes, or feeding tubes inserted into an opening created in the stomach, for long-term nutrition.

Gut bacteria play a role in why dark chocolate is so good for you

While a study proclaiming the benefits of dark chocolate is hardly necessary to convince us to eat it, new research presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society may make us feel better about eating that truffle after lunch. It seems bacteria in the stomach eat the chocolate and produce anti-inflammatory compounds that are beneficial for the heart.

Long-term antacid use linked to vitamin B12 deficiency

Antacids are commonly used to neutralize the acid in the stomach, helping many individuals who have acid reflux. But a new study suggests that using this medication consistently for 2 years or more is linked to a deficiency of vitamin B12, which can have adverse effects for the nervous system.

Comfort eaters may consume less in good times

When faced with stress, does the very thought of food turn your stomach, or do you instantly reach for a burger and fries or a bar of chocolate? People who seek solace in food during times of stress are usually the ones told to regulate their bad habits, but new research from Germany finds that, in good times, stress eaters eat much less…

Anti-Diabetic Substance Found In Liquorice Root

It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the “Medicinal plant 2012”, the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient times…

Major Boost For The Probiotics Industry

A protective delivery vehicle that shuttles friendly bacteria safely through the stomach to the intestines could provide a major boost for the probiotics industry…

Oatmeal-Labeling Ideal For Molecular Imaging Of Stomach Emptying

Patients undergoing molecular imaging to evaluate their stomach’s ability to clear food are going to have an altogether new kind of breakfast. A study presented at SNM’s 58th Annual Meeting has confirmed that nuclear medicine technologists can effectively use oatmeal products radiolabeled with a medical isotope to target and image the emptying of the stomach…

Happy With Your Bikini Body? Why Not Try NHS Choices’ Digital Diet

With summer fast approaching, NHS Choices asked people if they were happy with their beach body, 86% of women and 50% of men said no. The survey also revealed that: – the majority of men (81%) and women (66%) feel least confident about their stomach, – women also lacked confidence when it came to their thighs (25%), – while men lacked confidence with their arms (9%)…

Red Meat Consumption May Be Linked To Esophageal And Gastric Cancer Risk

US researchers say they have found a possible link between red meat consumption and esophageal cancer (esophageal squamous cell carcinoma); there also appears to be a link between DiMelQx intake and cancer in the area of the stomach close to the esophageal opening (gastric cardia cancer)…

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