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Scientists have identified the genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum responsible for improving gut motility. A research team reporting November 21 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe found that B. longum strains possessing ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates—which your body breaks down and absorbs—fiber ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Over the last decade, a lot has been learned about what a person's poop says about their overall health. Factors such as frequency of defecation and stool consistency can signify a number of health problems. A new study suggests ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Certain gut problems, such as constipation, difficulty swallowing, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), may be early warning signs of the neurological condition Parkinson's disease, suggests research published online in the ...
Aug 24, 2023
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An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing the rare condition.
Aug 8, 2023
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A relatively common health problem—constipation—has been shown to be a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular events such as stroke in people over 60.
Aug 2, 2023
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Constipation can be caused by many factors, not all of them serious. But it could be a sign of Parkinson's disease. A new study from RUSH neurologist Deborah Hall, MD, looks into how the bowel and the brain are linked.
Jul 20, 2023
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Tummy aches are common among kids, with one in six parents in a new national poll saying their child experiences them at least once a month.
Jun 19, 2023
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Matthew Tung fell in love with the sport of Olympic weightlifting when he was growing up in Hong Kong.
May 4, 2023
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Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.
Apr 10, 2023
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