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E. Coli Spurs Nationwide Organic Carrots Recall
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2024
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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 ta...
Is It Heartburn or a Heart Condition? An Expert Explains
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2024
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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
Could Constipation Be a Risk to the Heart?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2024
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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.
Antibiotics Reveal Links Between Gut Microbes, Parkinson's
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2024
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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 ...
Treatment Could Be New Option for People Battling Ulcerative Colitis
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2024
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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...
Sometimes Kidney Stones Need a Little Nudge, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2024
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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, r...
Gut Bugs Could Play Role in Chronic Constipation
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2024
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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 clas...
4 Tips to Keeping Your Gut Healthy and Free of IBD
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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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
CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli Meats
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2024
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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 Frid...
What Is 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome' and Can It Be Treated?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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It's a little known health condition that can become a nightmare: Regular and sudden episodes of intense nausea and vomiting.
Now, ...
Targeted Steps Could Slash Salmonella Danger in Poultry
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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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, research...
'Staying Regular' Is Good for Good Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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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 ...
'Microrobot' Pills Eased IBD in Mice, Paving Way for Human Testing
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2024
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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 jour...
Robust Gut Microbiome Can Help You Fight Infections
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2024
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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.&...
Dad Plays Role in His Infant's Microbiome
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 12, 2024
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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 <...
Tea Was a Real Life Saver in 18th Century England
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 27, 2024
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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 ...
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 tr...
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 im...
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 of...
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, and so h...
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.