How to tell if you have a food allergy or intolerance
If you've ever had an adverse reaction to something you've eaten or experience ongoing digestive issues, you may wonder if you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity.
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Digestive health news
Are probiotics worth the cost to prevent infection after a colon removal surgery?
A new UCLA Health study found that taking an eight-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Research reveals how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors
Two new papers from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Gastroenterology shed light on how gut-brain interactions, influenced by both biology and life circumstances, shape eating behaviors. Together, they highlight ...
Sep 4, 2025
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Longitudinal study reveals how short bowel syndrome treatment transforms the intestine at a cellular level
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is one of the most challenging conditions in gastroenterology, affecting patients who have lost significant portions of their small intestine due to surgery, disease or congenital abnormalities. ...
Aug 27, 2025
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How subtle bacterial shifts keep gut inflammation at bay
One of the most captivating mysteries about the immune system is how it manages to keep its healthy equilibrium—staying on high alert and ready to react to harmful invaders or damaged cells, while remaining calm in the presence ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Shame linked to lower quality of life in chronic gut disorders
Feelings of shame are linked to reduced quality of life—as shown by the first study to measure shame as a factor influencing the connection between chronic gastrointestinal disorders and mental health.
Aug 25, 2025
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Light pills could transform understanding of how the gut controls the body
Scientists have long struggled with how to study the gut's vast nervous system—often called the body's "second brain"—without damaging it. Current research methods are invasive and often require complex surgeries that make ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Exercise intensity could be impacting your gut
While exercise is great for both your mental and physical health, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that exercise intensity could result in changes to the internal gut biome.
Aug 25, 2025
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Why does my child's stomach hurt? 5 common causes of stomach pain in kids
"My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the most common causes—and ...
Aug 25, 2025
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What does an IBD diagnosis mean?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract. It primarily includes two conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. ...
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