Genetics
An education doesn't just make you smarter, it may protect your gut
We've long known education is important for many aspects of life, but now a new benefit has been discovered: It can look after your gut health.
Jan 11, 2023
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding brief resolved unexplained events in infants
Brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) are episodes marked by concerning changes in breathing, consciousness, muscle tone, and skin color (cyanosis or paleness). They tend to occur in previously healthy infants and send ...
Jan 4, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causally linked to lung cancer
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is causally associated with lung cancer risk, according to a study published online Dec. 8 in Cancer Medicine.
Dec 30, 2022
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Dentistry
Gastroesophageal reflux disease raises risk for periodontitis: Study
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for periodontitis development, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Biomedicines.
Dec 29, 2022
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Medications
It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays. And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it, the most scientific minds will tell you they need more evidence.
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
GERD is not 'just' heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the world.
Nov 16, 2022
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Health
Counting steps can reduce disease risk, study says
Using a wearable activity tracker to count and increase the number and intensity of steps taken daily can reduce the risk of several common chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea, Vanderbilt ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Medical economics
New report reveals major health and economic impacts of digestive diseases across Europe
Data from a new pan-European study on the burden of digestive diseases, presented today at UEG Week 2022 and published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal, highlights a worrying increase in the prevalence of several ...
Oct 10, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Epidemiological studies on gastroesophageal reflux disease and esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is the seventh most common cancer world-wide and a lethal malignancy causing a considerably high number of deaths. There is currently no promising method for prevention, early detection, or screening of ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Health
Expert explains when swallowing issues are more than an accident
Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be ...
Aug 24, 2022
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