Capsule captures first look inside digestion in healthy people

Capsule captures first look inside digestion in healthy people

The Capscan capsule can open a valve at specific points in the digestive system to collect fluids and metabolites. The technology enables the first study comparing the small intestine and colon in healthy people. Credit: Envivo Bio, Inc.

Using a specially designed capsule, researchers can now voyage through the digestive system, collecting new data about digestion and microorganisms. The work by a team including researchers at the University of California, Davis, Stanford University and Envivo Bio Inc., is published May 10 in papers in nature and Nature Metabolism.

Most of the process of digestion takes place in our small

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Events promote mental health, understanding, awareness

It seems as though we are hearing more and more about mental health in the news these days. There is a good reason for this — mental health concerns have been growing over the past few years. Two out of five adults in Virginia experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic, and the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health.

The good news is that with more people talking about mental health, whether in the news, with co-workers, or with family members, we are part of the solution. As a society,

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Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Corinne Says He’s Been “Out Of The Hospital For Weeks” And Shames Outlets That Published Conspiracies About His Health

Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne is setting the record straight on her father’s health after various news outlets published false, contradicting articles.

A closeup of Corrine and Jamie posing for photographers at a red carpet event

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Last month, it was revealed that Jamie was being hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical condition” after experiencing a “medical complication” a day prior to her post. Corinne released a statement on behalf of the Foxx family.

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“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” wrote Corinne. “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 21 Palestinians: Health Ministry

Gaza, May 11 (IANS) At least 21 Palestinians were killed and 64 were injured in the continuing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, said the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza.

Ashraf Al-Qedra, the ministry’s spokesman in Gaza, said in a press statement sent to reporters on Wednesday that 21 Palestinians were killed, including 12 civilians, and 64 others were injured by the shrapnel of the Israeli missiles, the Xinhua news agency reported.

The Gaza-based joint chamber of military operations of Palestinian factions claimed firing a barrage of rockets to southern and central Israel on Wednesday, in response to the surprising

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Eight simple ways to eat healthy without blowing your food budget

Inflation is biting into the average shopper’s food budget, but there are ways to still keep good nutrition on the table, says a University of Alberta expert.

Basic cooking skills, combined with a dash of careful planning, can help ease the expected hike Canadians are going to pay in 2023 for groceries, says registered dietitian Heidi Bates.

“We have the ability to be savvy shoppers, to plan differently and to do more food preparation ourselves to offset inflation and still eat really well,” says Bates, with the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.

Despite sky-high prices, fruit, vegetables, meat

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Flood fan Miranda Lambert With Support After She Shares Health News

Miranda Lambert is in the middle of her Velvet Rodeo residency in Las Vegas, and she has unfortunately been forced to take a break. The “Mama’s Broken Heart” singer revealed that she was under a doctor’s care and had been placed on vocal rest and ultimately had to cancel her show on March 30. Miranda expressed her disappointment and said she hopes to get back to the stage soon.

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Jennifer Lopez talks about the basics of a healthy lifestyle, self-care

Jennifer Lopez talks about the basics of a healthy lifestyle, self-care
Jennifer Lopez talks about the basics of a healthy lifestyle, self-care

Jennifer Lopez talked about the basics of maintaining a healthy lifestyle at the launch of her new alcohol line.

the Shotgun Wedding actress, 53, exclusively discussed the tricks of achieving healthy lifestyle with PEOPLE for the launch of her lower-calorie alcohol line Delola.

“For me, [a] a healthy lifestyle is about self-care,” said Lopez. “Working out regularly with some consistency, taking care of your skin…”

However, she explained that it all starts with the basics, including getting enough sleep and drinking lots of water, and also focusing on meditating

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Hostile parenting impacts childhood development in Tyler | state

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