Digestive Health - Page 2

July 2, 2026

CDC investigates mystery parasite behind severe intestinal illness in US

Federal health officials are attempting to track down the source of a microscopic parasite that triggers prolonged gastrointestinal illness, as domestic cases begin to climb for the summer season.

July 2, 2026

Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive' illness as CDC investigates

The CDC reports 145 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states as the parasitic outbreak season climbs, with 20 patients hospitalized so far.

June 27, 2026

Green bananas aren't necessarily bad; experts explain the hidden health perk

Food experts explain why some bananas never ripen properly, citing immature harvesting and chilling injury during storage as the key factors.

June 18, 2026

Zero sugar, more problems? Study reveals surprising gut health effects

A study presented at ENDO 2026 suggests that completely eliminating sugar from a low-fat diet may harm gut health and increase inflammation.

June 11, 2026

Secret to weight loss may be hiding in your gut, new study suggests

New scientific research finds that a pasteurized gut bacterium may help prevent weight regain after dieting, with promising study results.

June 8, 2026

Why do some people get sepsis while others don't? Scientists point to the gut

A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain gut bacteria to stronger inflammatory responses.

June 3, 2026

One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk

Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according to a large European study spanning 14 years.

May 27, 2026

Doctors push new blood tests for colon cancer as cases surge in younger adults

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.

May 1, 2026

'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may cause bad breath, a lesser-known side effect users are calling "Ozempic breath" on social media.

April 30, 2026

Early Parkinson’s warning signs may be hiding in the gut, study finds

New research suggests gut bacteria differences could signal Parkinson's disease risk years before symptoms emerge, according to a UCL-led study.