Scientists headed by a team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a new approach to drug design that can deliver therapeutics directly to a specific part of the gastrointestinal ...

Nanoparticles enhance drug solubility, stability, and bioavailability, improving therapeutic outcomes for GI conditions like IBD through targeted delivery mechanisms. Hydrogel-based systems offer ...

In an effort to create needle-less administration of drugs, researchers at MIT and Novo Nordisk have taken inspiration from the jet propulsion mechanisms of cephalopods to develop an innovative ...

Among the most recently approved drugs for weight management, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists have garnered considerable attention; however, the effects of these drugs on the gastrointestinal ...

Share on Pinterest GLP-1 RA drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are being used to help people lose weight. myskin/Getty Images GLP-1s, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, are associated with common ...

Losing weight is a top New Year’s resolution. But this year, doctors might prescribe more than just diet and exercise.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although all of the common strategies protect the upper gastrointestinal tract from the complications of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), popular ...

Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. New research links weight loss ...

Many drugs can adversely affect the GI tract. Because these adverse effects may affect a patient's nutritional status over time, healthcare professionals need to be aware when these drugs are ...