Digestive Health - Page 36

May 16, 2016

Can C-section babies still get good bacteria at birth?

It might one day be possible to expose babies delivered by cesarean section to the colonies of good bacteria in the birth canal that help build the immune system and ward off disease, a small experiment suggests.

May 12, 2016

Death after surgery three times more likely in lower-income countries

How many people survive after emergency surgery is one measure of the quality of care they have access to, and post-surgery death rates in low- and middle-income countries suggest quality needs to be better, researchers say.

May 12, 2016

Completely automated robotic surgery: on the horizon?

Letting robots perform surgery independently may ultimately improve outcomes for patients, researchers say.

May 11, 2016

Study suggests why common heartburn drugs increase risk for dementia, heart disease

Previous studies have linked regular, long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to an increased risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease and renal failure, but until now, scientists haven’t known exactly why.

May 4, 2016

Jury still out on celiac disease screening, US doctors say

There isn't enough evidence yet to say whether widespread screening for celiac disease makes sense, according to draft guidelines proposed by U.S. physicians.

May 3, 2016

Heavy drinking may make it harder to quit smoking

Alcohol-dependent people quickly process nicotine in their bodies and that may make it more difficult to quit smoking, suggests a small study of Polish men.

May 3, 2016

Half-strength apple juice can help some kids get through stomach flu

When little kids have the stomach flu and need to drink fluids, half-strength apple juice - and whatever fluid the child prefers - can be as effective as expensive electrolyte solutions, researchers say.

April 30, 2016

5 sneaky causes of bloat and how to avoid them

You know that eating too much—or too fast—can lead to the dreaded bloat.

April 28, 2016

Teens with celiac disease may face difficult transition

Teens with celiac disease, or any chronic disease, face extra hurdles transitioning into the adult healthcare system, but there are very few guidelines for how to make this transition smoother, according to a European consensus report.

April 26, 2016

First year in day care may be prime time for stomach bugs

Kids starting daycare may be at increased risk of stomach bugs during the first year but then have few infections later on, according to researchers in The Netherlands.