Health
Toxic lead found in cinnamon product, FDA says
An additional cinnamon product sold in the United States has been found to contain high levels of lead, health officials are warning.
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News tagged with abdominal pain
Health
Undigested fruit, chewing gum and hair—the stony masses that might be growing in your stomach
In the first Harry Potter novel, Professor Severus Snape hopes to embarrass Harry by quizzing him on the topic of bezoars. According to Snape, they are stony masses found in the stomach of a goat that can act as an antidote ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Irritable bowel syndrome following gastroenteritis may last 4+ years in around half of those affected
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a bout of gastroenteritis in around half of those affected, finds a pooled data analysis ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Medications
Opioid prescribing to reduce overdoses, misuse
New research aims to help reduce the quantity of unused prescription opioids after emergency department visits and lessen the risk of opioid misuse and overdose. The study, titled "Opioid prescribing requirements to minimize ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Health
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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers test the systemic score for Still's disease
Still's disease is an inflammatory disorder typically manifesting with fever, arthritis, and skin rash. It affects both children and adults, and has previously been known as systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and adult-onset ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening harder
More than 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year. Although colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, it can be cured if caught early. Detecting ...
May 29, 2024
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Neuroscience
Male and female mice exhibit different empathic behaviors to others' pain
Social interactions are multi-faceted experiences that entail understanding the emotional states of others and responding appropriately. Neuroscientists and psychologists have been studying social interactions for decades, ...
Pediatrics
Causes of stomach pain in kids
Many kids can get an occasional upset tummy, but what if your child's stomachaches are more persistent?
May 21, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Gallbladder cancer rises among Black Americans as cases decline in other groups
Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans over the last two decades, but cases have steadily risen among Blacks, with growing numbers not being diagnosed until later stages, according to a ...
May 20, 2024
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