The purpose of the present study was to investigate the possibility that some cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary emphysema in adults represent formes frustes of fibrocystic disease of the pancreas ...

(Monday 14 October 2024, Vienna, Austria) Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

FRAZER1 has reported the presence of large globules of stainable fat in the epithelium of the intestinal villi of rats killed three hours after they had received olive oil and water by mouth ; but in ...

Researchers from Tongji University and Nanjing Medical University have developed an innovative method to address obesity by focusing on fat absorption in the small intestine. This advanced ...

A new preclinical study published in the journal Nature is demonstrating how fructose can alter cells in the small intestine, subsequently enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting weight gain. The ...

A new oral nanotherapy works directly on the small intestine, reducing its ability to absorb fat from the food we eat, according to a new study. While the therapy is at the early stages, if it proves ...

Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently. Fatty fish that are high in omega-3s are a ...

Tiny balls of nano-sized cellulose fibers added to food reduced fat absorption by up to half in laboratory and animal experiments, scientists report. Tiny balls of nano-sized cellulose fibres added to ...

You reach for the low-fat yogurt, congratulating yourself on making the healthier choice. The fat-free salad dressing seems like another win for your waistline. That box of reduced-fat crackers ...