May 23, 2021 Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan recovering after emergency surgery U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery in Washington, D.C., on Friday and was recovering, a spokesperson said, according to reports.
October 29, 2020 Diets high in sugar bad for gut health, study suggests A high-sugar diet is bad for gut health, possibly increasing the risk of colitis, a study concluded.
September 29, 2020 Long-term use of acid reflux meds linked to 24% increase in diabetes: study Long-term use of medications to treat acid reflux was linked to a 24% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, says a new study.
September 14, 2020 Why can't humans digest corn? Corn has a way of staying intact from plate to poop. The bright yellow kernels found in our favorite summer dishes can show up — seemingly undigested — in the bathroom hours later. How does corn survive the digestive system? And maybe more importantly, should you even eat a food that's hard to digest?
August 18, 2020 Poop transplant cures man's 'drunkenness disease' One man was feeling drunk even though he didn’t drink any alcohol. The 47-year-old man had gut fermentation syndrome, also known as auto-brewery syndrome.
May 14, 2020 Acupuncture can relieve indigestion discomfort: study A group of researchers in China say acupuncture may help relieve discomfort from ingestion.
February 3, 2020 Energy drinks: What are the health risks? Energy drinks can cause major health issues, including increased blood pressure and a wealth of heart problems, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA).
January 21, 2020 Woman had battery in stomach for 2 weeks before seeking help, report says Her relatives allegedly waited two weeks to see if the battery would pass in her stool.
January 17, 2020 Yosemite National Park sees 170 people fall ill with gastrointestinal issues 'consistent with norovirus,' 2 cases confirmed Two confirmed cases of norovirus were reported Thursday by officials at Yosemite National Park as at least 170 people have now fallen ill with gastrointestinal issues since visiting the park this month.
January 17, 2020 Bubble tea causes blockage in teen's bowels: report The teen told his doctor that he was swallowing the tapioca balls whole rather than chewing them.
