Digestive Health - Page 30

October 5, 2016

21-year-old dies after mistaking meningitis for a hangover

And now her mom is speaking out.

October 5, 2016

Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness

Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn't much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.

October 4, 2016

Flint facing outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, officials say

Heath officials say Genesee County, which includes the city of Flint, has seen dozens of cases of a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness this year.

October 3, 2016

Cause of Crohn's disease: Gut fungus now suspected

People with the inflammatory condition Crohn's disease may have a higher level of a certain fungus in their gut, a new study finds.

September 30, 2016

Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten

Some foods that don't appear to contain wheat or gluten based on package labeling may still have trace amounts of these ingredients, a company-funded study suggests.

September 30, 2016

Want to detect gluten on the go? There's a device for that

A California startup has developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to test their food for gluten on the go.

September 30, 2016

Physical therapy may help kids with constipation

Many children with constipation may have an easier time going to the bathroom when potty training is paired with exercises to improve posture and strengthen pelvic muscles, a recent study suggests.

September 27, 2016

More US babies born addicted to opiates like heroin

The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has more than doubled in less than a decade, a study suggests.

September 26, 2016

Why morning sickness may be a good thing

For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.

September 26, 2016

FDA approves J&J's autoimmune drug Stelara for Crohn's disease

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the company's blockbuster psoriasis drug, Stelara, for use in adults with Crohn's disease.