October 28, 2015 11,000 years of isolation: Remote village has unusual gut bacteria A medical checkup of people living in remote villages deep in the Amazon rainforest in Venezuela has uncovered striking details about these villagers' microbiomes, the bacteria living on and in their bodies, a new study finds.
October 28, 2015 Fiber from cereal may help you live longer, study says Whole grains are known to be good for you, but it may be the part of those grains that researchers call “cereal fiber” that is particularly important for reducing the risk the risk of disease and early death, a new study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Celiac disease showing up in many forms and at all ages A classical set of celiac disease symptoms no longer reflects the profile of most newly-diagnosed patients, according to a new study from Italy.
October 28, 2015 Constipation fix: a pill that vibrates? Here's a novel idea that could literally shake up the way that millions of people treat constipation: a pill that vibrates when swallowed, rather than delivering medication.
October 28, 2015 I just can't eat like I used to: Digestion at all stages of women's lives There comes a point in every woman’s life when your digestion doesn’t seem to be working as well as it did in the past.
October 28, 2015 5 tricks to, well, poop better It's a book that "caused something of a storm in its native Germany," writes Annalisa Barbieri for the Guardian.
October 28, 2015 Acid reflux 101: Common causes, symptoms and treatments Many people have felt the sensation of heartburn, but what exactly is acid reflux?
October 27, 2015 Woman's life-saving bowel transplant canceled after last-minute donor issue A Pennsylvania woman who was scheduled to undergo a life-saving bowel transplant was given devastating news moments before her scheduled operation.
October 27, 2015 Asthma, Acid Reflux: What's the Connection? Of the 15 million Americans who have asthma, as many as 50 to 80 percent also have acid reflux. We talk to some allergy and GI docs to uncover the correlation
October 27, 2015 3 lifestyle changes to avoid constipation Everyone has suffered through constipation at one time or another. In fact, a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology suggests that the number of people visiting the emergency room in the U.S. is going up, costing about $1.6 billion in 2011. The inability to “go” is not only uncomfortable, but it can also come with health risks including hemorrhoids and fecal impaction. While laxatives are your best bet for treating constipation, what can you do to prevent it?
