intestinal

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Importantly, sharing the pools did not appear to raise the risk of intestinal parasites.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

The top 3% of gas passers who enroll in Hall’s study will have an opportunity to have their gut microbiome sequenced, which could help identify which bacteria contribute to intestinal distress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Colonic mucin keeps stool moist, allows it to pass more easily, and shields the intestinal lining from bacteria.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, often from faeces.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

In the nineteenth century, the treatment of an intestinal disease focused on purging the system through vomiting and moving the bowels.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman