DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 3, 2017 Marijuana-related illness increases in legalized states Learn about the symptoms and the causes of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH December 30, 2016 'Hidden' celiac disease less common now in US Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study finds.
MEDICAL RESEARCH December 28, 2016 Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues A common weight loss surgery is associated with long-term gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance, a recent study suggests.
Children's Health December 22, 2016 Kids in poor countries have higher death rates from abdominal surgery Children who have emergency surgery for conditions like appendicitis may be up to seven times more likely to die when they live in poor countries than when they live in more affluent nations, a study suggests.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH December 13, 2016 Stomach problems? Here's what your symptoms could mean It's normal to get a stomachache now and then, like after a super-spicy meal or before a big job interview.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH December 9, 2016 Synergy Pharma's irritable bowel drug succeeds in key study Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental once-daily tablet, plecanatide, met the main goal of a late-stage study on irritable bowel syndrome patients with constipation (IBS-C), according to an analysis of preliminary data.
Outbreaks December 8, 2016 Athletes may need to work more than the rest of us to avoid the flu Athletes who cram in extra workouts over the holidays to avoid packing on extra pounds also need to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick, recent guidelines stress.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome December 6, 2016 Menopause tied to faster decline in women's lung function Age-related decline in women's lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests.
Crohns Disease December 5, 2016 For men with Crohn's disease, sex can be a challenge Over the course of 32 years, Michael A. Weiss has been hospitalized more than 250 times and undergone about 30 surgeries, all due to a diagnosis he got at age 21— Crohn’s disease.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH December 2, 2016 How to know if dairy is causing your bloating You wouldn't be the first, experts say.
Foodborne Illness November 30, 2016 Bagged salads may encourage Salmonella growth Crushed leaves in bagged lettuces at the supermarket may leak juice that fosters the right environment for Salmonella growth, according to a new study from the UK.