intestines
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This naturally occurring hormone, produced by endocrine cells in the intestines, suppresses appetite and slows stomach emptying.
More than 1 million Americans have Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the intestines, causes digestive issues and can lead to weight loss, malnutrition and other complications.
From Science Daily
Some foods take longer to digest, which means they spend more time in the stomach before reaching the intestines.
From Salon
Babies in developed countries have better access to antibiotics, less exposure to diverse microbes in their clean environments and potentially unhealthy diets that may significantly impact the abundance of serotonin-producing bacteria in their intestines.
From Science Daily
The worm can cause canine schistosomiasis, an illness that impacts the liver and intestines of dogs.
From Science Daily
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