Scientists from Ateneo de Manila University are researching a potential vaccine that could stop Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)—the bacterium responsible for most ulcer cases—before it causes damage, using cutting-edge immunoinformatics technology to design a new line of defense for millions at...
Taking care of your digestive health Bloating, gassy bowel, indigestion, constipation, loose and watery stool, belching, hyperacidity, burning sensation in your throat are symptoms of an unhealthy digestive system. Have you been suffering from any of these symptoms? What do you do to get relief...
A sedentary lifestyle puts you at a major risk We have all heard that exercise is medicine but do we truly grasp the significance of this statement? If we see the value of exercise in overall health and disease prevention, then why are there more people living a sedentary lifestyle as compared to...
Your gut-brain connection For once in your life, you most probably have experienced diarrhea or constipation during a very stressful life event. Have you ever wondered how a situation that involves your mental state and brain could also affect your digestive tract? What does your anxiety have to do...