FeaturedNeuroscience·April 17, 2020Gastrointestinal symptoms common in COVID-19 patients31.9% of COVID-19 patients reported experiencing gastrointestinal problems as a result of their infection. 22% reported a loss of appetite, with an additional 22% reporting nausea and vomiting, and 12% reported diarrhea. 40% of patients had elevated levels of an abnormal liver enzyme. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2020Digestive symptoms are prominent among COVID-19 patientsDigestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and anorexia, are common in COVID-19 patients. Almost 50% of coronavirus patients from the Hubei province of China presented digestive symptoms and cited them as their main symptoms. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2019Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits, not dietStudy reveals a link between obesity and chronic diarrhea, independent of lifestyle, diet, and other medical conditions. Those who are obese are 60% more likely to experience bouts of chronic diarrhea. A possible explanation could be the link between obesity and low-grade inflammation, which may trigger diarrhea more frequently. Read More
