Category: gastroenterology

Ask the Experts: Blood Test for Alzheimer’s; GERD and Esophageal Cancer; COPD Inhalers and Fracture Risk

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I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s…

Frontline: Social Isolation; Gardening Benefits; Eating Fast Food

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Social Isolation Linked with Higher Risk of Dementia Older adults who are socially isolated have…

Research Roundup: February 2023

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• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature…

Ask the Experts: October 2022

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Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that…

Frontline: Alzheimer’s Disease; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Timely Heart Attack Care

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Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked…

Foods to Fight Constipation

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If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of…

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea? The Gut-Brain Connection

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If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Is There a SIBO Diet That Will Help My Symptoms?

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SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas,…

Is H. pylori Contagious? Prevention & Treatment Protocol for H. Pylori

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach….

Newsbriefs: Reduce inflammatory markers; Type 2 diabetes risk; Whole grains and cardiovascular risk; Skip multivitamins; Omega-3s; Chronic constipation

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Eat Walnuts to Reduce Inflammatory Markers A meta-analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials showed that…

C Diff Diet: What to Eat When You Have Clostridium Difficile

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Clostridium difficile infection (C diff) is a bowel infection caused by toxin-producing bacteria. C diff…

Foods to Avoid with Heartburn

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If you suffer from chronic heartburn, certain foods may be to blame. But the foods…

3 Possible Bentonite Clay Benefits

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Clay has been used for more than 6,000 years as a detoxifying, antimicrobial medicine that…

Ask the Experts: Sleep Apnea; Barrett’s Esophagus; Inguinal Hernia Treatment

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Q: I’m sure my wife has sleep apnea—she rouses several times during the night, making…

Psychobiotics: Probiotics That May Impact Mood

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It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better…

The Low FODMAP Diet

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FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) are a group of sugars and fibers that…

6. Be Active, Feel Better

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Exercise improves our mood, boosts brain power, lowers cholesterol, and keeps our hearts pumping healthily….