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06 May

Eating Nuts, Seeds and Corn Won’t Raise Your Risk for Diverticulitis, a Common Digestive Disorder

A new study finds no link between nuts, seeds and corn and diverticulitis risk in women. However, following a healthy diet was associated with lower odds of the painful disease.

05 May

Is Kissing a Health Hazard for People With Celiac Disease?

A new study finds celiac patients can safely smooch even though small amounts of gluten may be transferred. A few ounces of water may be the best protection.

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Juicing Diets Can Harm Health in Just 3 Days, Study Finds

Juice cleanses are a popular way to kickstart a health journey, but these diets may do more harm than good in as little as three days.

A study published recently in the journal Nutrients found that consuming vegetable and fruit juice-only diets for three days triggered detrimental gut and oral bacteria changes linked to inflam...

Can't Find a Gastroenterologist? You're Not Alone

Nearly 50 million Americans live in counties with no local gastroenterologist.

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the GI tract -- from gallstones and gastric reflux to colon cancer. A team led by Dr. Xiaohan Ying of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City analyzed federal data to determine where gast...

In Kids with Crohn's Disease, TNF Inhibitors Help Prevent Serious Complications, Data Suggests

A specific class of anti-inflammatory drugs can help children avoid a debilitating complication of Crohn’s disease.

A new study published recently in the journal Gut shows children with Crohn's who w...

Tainted Cucumbers Now Linked to 100 Salmonella Cases in 23 States

An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday.

That's up from 68 cases reported in the FDA's last tally in early December.

Many of the illnesses are severe.

"Of the 90 people for whom information is available, 25 have been hospitalized," the FDA said i...

5 Tips to a Healthy Tummy This Holiday Season

It has happened to everyone during the holidays: Unable to resist the treats and feasts of the season, you overindulge and your gut revolts.

Luckily, one expert has some solid guidance on how to navigate the culinary temptations that come with the festivities.

Eating too much holiday fare can disrupt the digestive system, leading to bloating, discomfort and even long-term impacts on...

Salmonella Outbreak Triggers Recall of Cucumbers in 26 States

Sixty-eight people have been sickened and 18 have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers sold in 26 states and parts of Canada.

"Epidemiologic and traceback information shows that cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, including recalled cucumbers from SunFed Produce LLC, may be contaminated with salmonella and may be making pe...

Over 100,000 U.S. Youth Battle Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals.

"Prevalence rates [are] among the highest reported worldwide," said researcher Dr. Michael Kappelman, a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Th...

Long COVID Brain Fog: Could the Lungs Hold Clues?

The “brain fog” of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person’s infection, a new small-scale study says.

Reduced gas exchange in the lungs – oxygen coming in, carbon dioxide going out -- appears to be associated with brain fog in long COVID, researche...

E. Coli Spurs Nationwide Organic Carrots Recall

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people in 18 states, U.S. health officials reported Sunday.

Supplied by California-based Grimmway Farms and sold under popular brand names such as Nature’s Promise, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, the tainted carrots have left at least one person dead and 15 others hospitalized, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pr...

Is It Heartburn or a Heart Condition? An Expert Explains

You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse?

Being able to tell the difference between indigestion and cardiovascular trouble might save your life, said Dr. Maya Balakrishnan, an associate professor of gastroenterology at Bay...

Could Constipation Be a Risk to the Heart?

Constipation might increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns.

People who are constipated have twice the risk of a major heart health problem compared to those with normal bowel habits, rese...

Antibiotics Reveal Links Between Gut Microbes, Parkinson's

Certain gut microbes might be linked to a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.

People prescribed multiple courses of penicillin antibiotics have a modestly lower risk of developing Parkinson’s, researchers found.

Those antibiotics ...

Treatment Could Be New Option for People Battling Ulcerative Colitis

An experimental monoclonal antibody treatment appears to ease the digestive disorder ulcerative colitis in patients who've failed other medications, a new trial shows.

The treatment, tulisokibart, spurred remission of symptoms in more than a quarter of patients, compared to only 1.5% of those taking a placebo, an international group of researchers reported Sept. 26 in the

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  • September 27, 2024
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    • Sometimes Kidney Stones Need a Little Nudge, Study Finds

    Kidney stone fragments sometimes just need a little push to be flushed out of a person’s system, a new trial finds.

    About seven in 10 patients who got ultrasound treatment to encourage fragments to clear from their kidneys wound up free from any further problems, researchers reported recently in the Journal of...

    Gut Bugs Could Play Role in Chronic Constipation

    An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds.

    These gut bugs belong to a class of microbe called archaea, and when they flourish too well in a person’s gut they cause a condition called intes...

    4 Tips to Keeping Your Gut Healthy and Free of IBD

    Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

    You can ...

    CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli Meats

    At least 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died in a multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to deli meat, U.S. health officials warned.

    In an investigation notice posted Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the true number of illnesses is likely higher because there...

    What Is 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome' and Can It Be Treated?

    It's a little known health condition that can become a nightmare: Regular and sudden episodes of intense nausea and vomiting.

    Now, new clinical guidance urges people to take notes and speak...

    Targeted Steps Could Slash Salmonella Danger in Poultry

    Most salmonella outbreaks linked to poultry are caused by just a few strains of the diarrhea-causing bacteria, a new study finds.

    There are more than 2,600 different types of salmonella bacteria, but only three strains are most likely to cause illness in humans, researchers report.

    Interestingly, one of the most common types found in U.S. chicken -- Salmonella Kentucky -- c...

    'Staying Regular' Is Good for Good Health

    Being regular is good for you, a new study shows.

    Predictable bowel movements could be tied to your long-term health, allowing your body to absorb essential nutrients without producing harmful organ-damaging toxins, researchers found.

    The "Goldilocks zone"of bowel movement frequency, once or twice a day, is associated with better health, results show.

    That gives gut microbes e...

    'Microrobot' Pills Eased IBD in Mice, Paving Way for Human Testing

    A new "microrobot" pill may help tame inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study in mice suggests.

    The pill significantly reduced IBD symptoms in mice and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without toxic side effects, researchers reported June 26 in the journal Science Robotic

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  • June 28, 2024
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    • Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections

    The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows.

    A study of more than 600 people hospitalized with infections found their microbiomes had fewer bacteria that were able to produce a beneficial fatty acid called butyrate. 

    The bacteria make butyrate as they digest the fiber people eat. It's been shown before that people fighting ...

    Dad Plays Role in His Infant's Microbiome

    Dads appear to make a small but important contribution to a newborn baby's gut health, a new study discovers.

    Many microbes found in babies throughout their first year of life originate in the father rather than the mother, researchers report June 12 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

    Most ...

    Tea Was a Real Life Saver in 18th Century England

    Sipped from porcelain cups amid the music of Mozart and periwigs of the 1700s, tea was introduced to England and began its quiet work saving thousands of lives, new research confirms.

    It wasn't the leaves that kept tea drinkers out of danger: It was the boiled water tea was served in.

    Unboiled water had long left England's residents at very high risk for bacterial illnesses such a...

    Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS

    The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows.

    In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One diet was low in "FODMAPs,"a group of sugars and carbohydrates found in dairy, wheat and certain fruits and vegetables, wh...

    Treating Crohn's Sooner, More Aggressively Greatly Improves Outcomes: Study

    In a finding that suggests sooner is better than later, a new trial shows that giving advanced treatment early to Crohn's patients can dramatically improve their gut health.

    About 80% of those who got therapy with an immune-suppressing drug called infliximab shortly after their Crohn's diagnosis experienced an improvement in their symptoms and inflammatory markers related to the disease, ...

    Healthy Living Can Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Folks who follow a healthy lifestyle are less likely to wind up with a case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study claims.

    The more healthy behaviors in which a person regularly engaged, the lower their risk of IBS, researchers reported Feb. 20 in the journal Gut.

    Not smoking, vigorous exercise and getting enough sleep in particular were strongly associated with kee...

    Scientists Gain New Insights Into How Small Intestine Works

    It was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

    However, the organ may finally be ready for an update: U.S. researchers say the small intestine is actually comprised of five distinct segments, each being responsible for the absorption of various nutrients.

    "We're excited because this gro...

    CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Cheese, Yogurt

    Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products.

    That's the message from a U.S. Centers Disease Control and Prevention alert sent out on Tuesday.

    All of the dairy products, s...

    Climate Change Could Make Diarrheal Illness More Common

    People are more prone to coming down with a common gastrointestinal infection on hot, humid days, new research shows.

    The British study suggests that climate change and global warming could increase cases of diarrheal illness caused by campylobacter bacterial infections.

    "This information is invaluable, as illnesses such as campylobacteriosis not only cause discomfort to in...

    Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms

    Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.

    In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

    That's why it is providing tips on how to manage this digestive disorder, as part of GERD Awareness Week Nov. 19-25.

    "Diet plays a crucia...

    Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit

    MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests.

    Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years prior to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, according to findings recently published in the journal

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    • FDA Issues Warning on Dangers of Probiotic Products for Preemie Babies

    Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter to health care providers warning of the risks.

    Probiotic products contain live organisms such as bacteria or yeast. They are commonly found in dietary supplements.

    These products may be dange...

    Commonly Used Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS

    An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

    In the study, British researchers found that those taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely as those taking a placebo to see an improvement in IBS symptoms.

    "We were delighted...

    A Wolf's Gut Bug Might Boost Health of Domestic Dogs

    A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition.

    New research in an Oregon wolf discovered a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria that displays the characteristics of a probiotic.

    The benefit from this bacteria would be to stop canine inflammatory bowel disease.

    A chronic illness,...

    Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People Taking Wegovy, Ozempic

    While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects.

    Known as GLP-1 agonists, they may increase the risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and bowel obstruction, scientists found.

    "Although the incidence of these adverse events are relatively rare, af...

    Health Issue Has Bruce Springsteen Postponing Shows for the Rest of the Year

    Rock star Bruce Springsteen announced Wednesday that he has postponed all of his remaining shows this year as he deals with peptic ulcer disease.

    Springsteen said he's continuing to "recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor's advice,"in a

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    • Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors' Mental Health

    A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says.

    "These conditions are very common in ambulatory care,"said gastroenterologist Dr. Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, who specializes in problems like infla...

    Bruce Springsteen Postpones Shows Due to Peptic Ulcers

    Bruce Springsteen has again postponed shows for illness, this time while he is treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.

    Springsteen announced Wednesday that he was postponing his September shows in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Albany and Syracuse in New York, and in Connecticut and Ohio, the Ass...

    Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease

    It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease.

    Gastrointestinal symptoms are also thought to precede the development of cerebrovascular disease, including stroke, brain aneurysm or Alzheimer's disease. It has previously been suggested t...

    GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer

    Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.

    Roughly eight years after treatment, 81% of female colon cancer survivors still had GI symptoms, say researchers who analyzed medical data from more than 400 women.

    Severe GI symptoms w...

    Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused 'Stomach Paralysis'

    A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe stomach problems.

    The lawsuit seeks "very significant...

    How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse

    Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows.

    NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are widely used to ease pain and inflammation. In a new study using mice, researchers set out to find why they exacerbate C. diff, the leading cau...

    Antibody Treatment Could Fight Rare But Deadly Bile Duct Cancers

    Patients with bile duct cancer might soon have an additional treatment available to them, thanks to a newly discovered tumor target.

    Some bile duct cancers are driven by a mutated HER2 gene, which has also been implicated in cancers of the breast, esophagus and prostate, researchers report in a new study.

    An experimental drug targeting HER2 mutations, zanidatamab, produced powerful ...

    Microplastics Are Harming the Guts of Seabirds -- and Maybe Humans, Too

    Microplastic pollution is altering the gut microbiomes of wild seabirds and that could be a warning sign for humans, researchers report.

    Scientists from McGill University in Montreal, along with colleagues from around the world, found that tiny bits of plastic present in the gastrointestinal system of seabirds have modified the gut's microbiome. The plastics are also reducing levels of ad...

    More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers

    Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests.

    The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood increase the risk for colon and other gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.

    "In a time when obesity rates are rising globally and 70% of the U.S. population alone is considered overweig...

    Crohn's Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

    Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.

    A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition.

    "It's important to get a proper diagnosis and see an experienced inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) provider, preferably at a cent...

    Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer

    Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.

    Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

    The telltale symptoms are abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea and iron deficiency anemia.

    The death rate from colon canc...

    FDA Approves First Pill for Fecal Transplant Therapy

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota -- similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy -- to treat the bacterial infection Clostridioides difficile, one of the most common and deadly infections found in health care settings.

    The drug, Vowst, is approved to prevent recurrence of C. difficile in people who...

    Digestive Organs Vary Widely Between People, Study Finds

    People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract.

    Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed striking differences in gastrointestinal anatomy, even among a small group of people.

    Some livers were larger, some intestines and colons were longer. Crucial discrepancies were observed betw...

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