GLP-1 weight-loss meds could interfere with endoscopy, colonoscopy
Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Constipation
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Erenumab effective for nonopioid medication overuse headache in chronic migraine
Monthly use of erenumab injections (140 mg) is safe and effective in achieving medication overuse headache (MOH) remission in patients with nonopioid chronic migraine (CM) and MOH, according to a study published online Sept. ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Gut bugs could play role in chronic constipation
An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds.
Sep 4, 2024
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Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds—and not just on the toilet
If you Google the terms "constipation" and "heart attack" it's not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it's believed he was straining very hard to poo, ...
Aug 22, 2024
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Study finds constipation is a significant risk factor for major cardiac events
An international study led by Monash University researchers has found a surprising connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
Aug 19, 2024
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Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers—what you need to know about this alternative remedy
Castor oil, which was once used by fascists in Italy as punishment because of its quick-acting laxative effect, is now a weight-loss trend on TikTok. Not drinking it, but rubbing it on your belly.
Aug 4, 2024
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Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it's mostly a good thing
Lauren Bell was stressed out and just starting her first job post-college in New York City when she realized a bout of food poisoning wasn't going away after weeks.
Aug 4, 2024
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One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study
Everybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?
Jul 20, 2024
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Researchers show that age, sex and BMI are significantly associated with bowel movement frequency
Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health.
Jul 16, 2024
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The health benefits of going for a walk after a meal
Mairlyn Smith, a Canadian actress and cook, recently revealed on TikTok that she and her husband go for a walk after dinner to release their pent up gases. Smith calls these post-prandial strolls "fart walks." The hashtag ...
Jul 10, 2024
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