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Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults, those who were chronically constipated -- f...
Toddler Constipation: How to Help Your Child Get Relief
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2023
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Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.
What is toddler constipation?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, ...
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.
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.
Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2023
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A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.
It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.
New Drug Could Ease Parkinson's-Related Constipation
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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An experimental drug may help people with Parkinson's disease find relief from constant constipation -- a common and troublesome feature of the disease.
High-Tech Exoskeletons Improve Bowel Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury
- Robert Preidt
- July 23, 2021
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Digestive issues are common after spinal cord injury and can lead to chronic constipation and incontinence. But robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking can improve matters in people with such injuries, researchers say.
In an earlier survey, more than a third of men with spi...
Can Having IBD Shorten Your Life?
- Robert Preidt
- November 9, 2020
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People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live longer than they used to, but still die at a younger age than those without the condition, a new study out of Canada finds.
IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. People with IBD often have inflammation beyo...
'Dead' Probiotic Bacteria Could Help Ease Irritable Bowel
- Amy Norton
- April 9, 2020
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Probiotic supplements containing "killed" bacteria might help some people with irritable bowel syndrome find relief, a new study suggests.
Experts said the findings add to evidence that certain probiotics can help some people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. An...
Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along
- Robert Preidt
- January 10, 2019
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A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say.
"These toilet stools became popular through things like viral videos and social media, but there was really no medical evidence to show whether or not they are effective," said resear...