toxins

The way cells in the gut fight off toxins produced by the hospital bug Clostridium difficile has been discovered by US researchers.

Colon cleansing, also known as colonic hydrotherapy or colonic irrigation, is not an effective way to rid the body of toxins or to promote weight loss.

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine officials are advising consumers to avoid eating lobster tomalley after tests revealed high levels of toxins in some lobsters....