The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this ...

A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the ...

It is normal for two illnesses symptoms to overlap but if both have been correctly diagnosed choosing a course of therapy is ...

Study findings indicate therapeutic potential of microbiome-based intervention to restore bile acid balance and promote gut healing in ulcerative colitis.

EPFL scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...

Affected populations: PFIC is a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive liver failure. The exact prevalence of ...

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) tablets, a bile acid, for the treatment of adults with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). Ctexli is the first and only ...

A young Peninsula drugmaker won regulatory approval Friday for a rare-disease drug picked up in a deal two years ago.

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a significant concern in clinical practice, arising from medications, herbs, and dietary supplements. It can ...