Digestive Health - Page 11

VIDEO March 6, 2023

Florida doctor issues viral warning about grill brush dangers

Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is raising awareness about grill brushes after a child's emergency room visit.

HEALTH February 24, 2023

Laxatives taken on consistent basis could increase dementia risk, new study finds

Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not use them, a new study indicates.

VIDEO February 15, 2023

Florida resident grateful to be alive after cars crash into home

Neshay Singleton's home in Orlando, Florida is severely damaged after two street racing vehicles slammed into her home on Wednesday morning.

LIFESTYLE December 9, 2022

Toilet time: Is your mobile device affecting how long you're in the bathroom? Experts reveal health risks

Medical experts share why people shouldn't prolong their bathroom visits. Adverse effects include hemorrhoids, constipation, muscle and bone pain, skin irritation and more.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE October 20, 2022

The Bubonic Plague influenced evolution of the human immune system, new study suggests

In a new study published Wednesday, researchers from North America and Europe determined that the Bubonic Plague influenced our immune system.

HEALTH September 6, 2022

Colonoscopy screening by Heidi Klum raises awareness of process after she was 'late to the party'

During a TV appearance, "America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum discussed her recent colonoscopy — the test that's done to screen for colon cancer on healthy patients of a certain age.

Healthy Foods June 17, 2022

The best vegetables for your health, according to nutritionists

From Shiitake mushrooms to carrots and more, enjoy these nutritionist-approved vegetables to help increase vitamin intake, support digestion and overall good health.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 16, 2022

Trust your gut when it comes to sugar, study says

If your gut is telling you the difference between real sugar and an artificial sweetener, it may be right

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 13, 2022

Salmonella outbreak tied to pet bearded dragons, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Monday about an outbreak of salmonella tied to pet bearded dragons. 

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH January 12, 2022

Guillain-Barré syndrome: What is it?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting about 1 in 100,000 people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

HEALTH January 11, 2022

Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say

A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say.