Tag: pancreatic health
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Why Poop Floats: What Floating Stools Mean for Your Health
Understanding Floating Stools: The Basics Floating stools are not uncommon and can be caused by factors related to diet, gas production, and digestion. When stool buoyancy changes, it often reflects the balance of air, gas, and fat within the digestive system. For many people, a single float might be a normal, temporary variation. Persistent floating…
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Floating Stool: What It Means and When to Worry
Understanding Floating Stool Most stools sink, but sometimes they float. Floating stools are stools that rise to the top of the toilet water instead of sinking. For many people, this is not a cause for alarm. However, understanding why stool buoyancy changes can help you gauge whether it’s a simple dietary quirk or a sign…
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Vascular-Associated Fibroblastic Cells Shield Insulin Production, Paving Hopeful Path for Type 1 Diabetes Therapies
Uncovering a Cellular Peacekeeper in the Pancreas Researchers at Scripps Research have identified a novel cell type that actively protects insulin-producing cells from autoimmune attack. The discovery centers on vascular-associated fibroblastic cells (VAFs), which appear to act as molecular peacekeepers within the pancreas. Published in Cell Reports on September 23, 2025, the study offers a…