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Dietary Changes May Beat Meds in Treating IBS
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2024
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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 d...
Treating Crohn's Sooner, More Aggressively Greatly Improves Outcomes: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 26, 2024
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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 afte...
Healthy Living Can Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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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
Scientists Gain New Insights Into How Small Intestine Works
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2024
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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 ...
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Cheese, Yogurt
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2024
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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
Climate Change Could Make Diarrheal Illness More Common
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2024
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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 in...
Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 24, 2023
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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 provid...
Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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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 ...
FDA Issues Warning on Dangers of Probiotic Products for Preemie Babies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 27, 2023
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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 liv...
Commonly Used Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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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 amitriptyli...
A Wolf's Gut Bug Might Boost Health of Domestic Dogs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2023
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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 prob...
Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People Taking Wegovy, Ozempic
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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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...
Health Issue Has Bruce Springsteen Postponing Shows for the Rest of the Year
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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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 ...
Digestive Diseases Can Take Toll on Seniors' Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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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
Bruce Springsteen Postpones Shows Due to Peptic Ulcers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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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 Baltimor...
Gut Troubles Could Be Early Signal of Parkinson's Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2023
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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...
GI Troubles Can Persist for Years in Women Who Survive Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 7, 2023
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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...
Lawsuit Against Makers of Ozempic, Mounjaro Claim Meds Caused 'Stomach Paralysis'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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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.
How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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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 pa...
Antibody Treatment Could Fight Rare But Deadly Bile Duct Cancers
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2023
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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,...
Microplastics Are Harming the Guts of Seabirds -- and Maybe Humans, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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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...
More Evidence That Obesity Raises Odds for Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2023
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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) cance...
Crohn's Disease: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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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 ...
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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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...
FDA Approves First Pill for Fecal Transplant Therapy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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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 ...
Digestive Organs Vary Widely Between People, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2023
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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 o...
Stress, Stomach Pain: Diarrhea, Constipation, Ulcers & More
- Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2023
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You may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.
Can stress cause stomach pain?
Stress, especially chronic stress, can indeed increase your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) problems.
Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients' bodies.
Bile Duct Cancer: Awareness, Funding Needed to Fight This Silent Killer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 20, 2023
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Lawyer, entrepreneur and avid athlete Mark Clements participated in the 2005 St. George Marathon in Utah, but ongoing stomach pains made finishing the event a struggle.
“He was having some stomach pain,” recalled his sister Stacie Lindsey. “My dad had had ulcers, a...
COVID Raises Odds for Long-Term Gastro Problems
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 8, 2023
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Add gastrointestinal problems to the long list of lingering conditions that can follow COVID-19.
New research has found that people who have had COVID-19 are at an increased risk of gastroin...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he'll typically ask how life's going.
Mo...
Could High Laxative Usage Raise the Odds for Dementia?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests.
This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives or osmotic laxatives, which work by drawing water into stool.
Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancers: Rare, Silent and Deadly. Know the Signs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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Bile duct and gallbladder cancers develop in organs deep inside the body, making them difficult to detect.
Knowing the signs of these rare cancers may help with earlier detection.
Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer are two separate diseases, according to
Chronic Pancreatitis: Surgery Can Help, But Healthy Lifestyle Is Key
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2023
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Many people who have surgery for chronic pancreatitis continue to have health struggles in the years afterward — with some dying at a young age, a new study finds.
Gut Microbiome May Play Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2023
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Researchers believe they have found a link between lower bacterial diversity in the intestine's microbiome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Normally, “more than 10,000 species of microorganism live in the human intestine,” noted study co-author
Don't Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 16, 2023
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If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns.
"Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] is when you get acid and chemical damage to the lining of the esophagus," said
What Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2023
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Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia.
While it's common, many people don't know what a hernia is, according to an expert at Penn State Health, who offered details on causes, symptoms and treatment.
“While we t...
Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent up to 60% of cases of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, accord...
Monitoring Toilet Sounds Could Help Spot Disease
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2022
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A small toilet-based sound sensor that can tell the difference between peeing, pooping and diarrhea may one day help prevent cholera outbreaks.
"The hope is that this sensor, which is small in footprint and noninvasive in approach, could be deployed to areas where chole...
Gastro Docs Say 'Trust Your Gut,' Seek Help for Digestive Issues
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2022
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A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.
People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical professional, with one in three saying they would mention it only if t...
Listeria Outbreak Tied to Soft Cheeses Sold at Albertsons, Whole Foods
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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U.S. health officials have warned that numerous brands of brie and camembert cheese may contain Listeria, a potentially dangerous bacteria.
More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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A total of 97 people across six states have now been made ill by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.
"Since the ...
What Do You Know About Your Risk for Hernia?
- By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2022
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Could you be at risk for a hernia?
One expert gives the lowdown on hernias, who is most at risk for ...
84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2022
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A total of 84 people across four states have now been made ill by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants.
"Since th...
Fecal Transplant Treatments Could Transmit Monkeypox, FDA Warns
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2022
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Fecal transplant treatments could infect patients with monkeypox, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Since May, an outbreak of monkeypox has been spreading in multiple countries, including the United States. Nearly 16,000 people in the United States have a...
Wendy's Pulls Lettuce From Sandwiches Over Possible Link to E. Coli Outbreak
- By Steven Reinberg and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters
- August 22, 2022
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Amid an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people in four states, the Wendy's fast food chain has removed romaine lettuce from its sandwiches in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Pious Parasites: Medieval Monks Battled Nasty Gut Germs
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 19, 2022
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Medieval monks were much more wormy than average folks, a new archaeological analysis has revealed.
Those living in medieval Cambridge were nearly twice as likely to be infected by
CDC Investigating E. Coli Outbreak in Michigan, Ohio
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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U.S. health officials said Wednesday that they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli that has infected 29 people in Michigan and Ohio.
The outbreak has led to nine hospitalizations but no deaths, and i...
Wildlife Park's 'Splash Pad' Source of Severe Gastro Infections in Kids
- By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2022
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Splash pads -- those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids -- can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.
That's the take-home lesson from a new analysis of outbreaks of two bacterial illnesses,
Hot Stuff: Spicy Foods Can't Harm You, Can They?
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Spicy food challenges are all the rage these days, but can munching red hot peppers and sizzling hot sauces harm you?
One nutrition expert from University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Ohio suggests that while it may burn your tongue at the dinner table and trig...