It’s suddenly ‘hot’ to discuss gut diseases

In a reflection of a broader cultural moment, people are talking about their gastrointestinal problems, without shame, and with vigor. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

From social media to pink billboards, it’s suddenly ‘hot’ to discuss gut diseases By Isabella Cueto BelliWelli Irritable bowel syndrome has become, half-jokingly, a membership card for a club of online it-girls, generating a wider conversation about health, seeking out care, and advocating for oneself in the doctor’s office. Read More Sponsor content by STAT Wunderkinds Calling all talented early-career scientists For the sixth year in a row, STAT is on a mission to find the next generation of standout scientists to be included in our annual class of STAT Wunderkinds. Nominate someone today. More great reads from STAT this week ‘A scary time’: Fear of prosecution forces doctors to choose between protecting themselves or their patients By Olivia Goldhill Estimates of long Covid are startlingly high. Here’s how to understand them By Elizabeth Cooney Doctors are clamoring for more clarity on Paxlovid prescribing amid Covid-19 rebound concerns By Edward Chen VC deals and valuations begin falling apart amid biotech’s stock shock By Allison DeAngelis The 41 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer By Sarah Mupo Beyond a CRISPR treatment’s encouraging results, some scientists see a need for more data on risk By Jason Mast In a boost for species conservation, freeze-dried mouse cells produce healthy pups By Megan Molteni Opinion: The FDA owes parents an explanation about why it delayed authorizing Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for young kids By Jorge A. Caballero Saturday, July 9, 2022       1 Exchange Pl, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109 ©2022, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Email Preferences | Contact Us | View In Browser