Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO) and related gastrointestinal motility disorders constitute a group of rare but debilitating conditions that mimic mechanical obstruction despite the ...

Maternal health and other events occurring during pregnancy determine the health outcomes in offspring. Pre-natal infections are a major risk factor contributing to compromised intestinal barrier ...

Ferulic acid suppresses ileal smooth muscle contraction by inhibiting calcium ion influx through voltage-dependent calcium channels. This action may help prevent or treat excessive intestinal motility ...

A new study published in the journal Gut found a link between vitamin B1 and good gut motility, a.k.a. the movement of food ...

A research team at Toho University has revealed that ferulic acid (FA), a polyphenol abundant in rice bran, suppresses intestinal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting voltage-dependent calcium ...

Scientists show that the receptor PIEZO2 in sensory neurons controls gut motility and transit time, which are important for digestion and nutrient absorption. Gastrointestinal and digestive issues ...

Anxiety affects gut motility, causing diarrhea or constipation, and can exacerbate conditions like IBS by altering intestinal contractions. Stress increases intestinal inflammation by weakening the ...

The Neuro-Gastroenterology and Pediatric Motility Center is a nationally recognized institution, one of the few in the country that is dedicated to diagnosing and treating motility disorders and neuro ...

Gastroparesis is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) condition affecting the nerves and muscles that help your stomach empty itself. When the stomach can’t move well, food sits inside, resulting in ...

Drinking prune juice in the morning may help relieve constipation by working with your body's natural digestive rhythm. Learn ...