Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits — not diet
Obesity affects approximately 40 percent of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While obesity is […]
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With abdominal etching, plastic surgeons help patients get ‘six-pack abs’
Even with a good diet and workout routine, some men and women have trouble getting the toned abdominal appearance they […]
» Read moreEveryone Thinks I'm the Picture of Health—but Every Day I Struggle With Ulcerative Colitis
This article is part of Health’s new series, Life Interrupted: Living With an Invisible Illness. Each month, one women will […]
» Read morePatent-pending probiotic could disrupt Crohn’s disease biofilms: Probiotic found to help weaken stubborn microbial biofilm communities in the gut that can worsen symptoms
Probiotics typically aim to rebalance bacteria populations in the gut, but new research suggests they may also help break apart […]
» Read moreHow the microbiota controls neutrophil activity
A host protein called Serum Amyloid A (Saa) is a major factor mediating the effects of the microbiota on the […]
» Read moreRecommendations developed for ulcerative colitis management
(HealthDay)—Recommendations have been developed for management of adults with ulcerative colitis (UC); the American College of Gastroenterology clinical guideline was […]
» Read moreA fungus usually found on skin might play a role in Crohn’s disease
A fungus commonly found in human hair follicles also resides in the gut, where it may worsen intestinal disorders such […]
» Read moreTherapy derived from parasitic worms downregulates proinflammatory pathways
A therapy derived from the eggs of parasitic worms helps to protect against one of chemotherapy’s debilitating side effects by […]
» Read moreHome-based biofeedback therapy is effective option for tough-to-treat constipation
Biofeedback therapy used at home is about 70 percent effective at helping patients learn how to coordinate and relax bowel […]
» Read moreProtecting probiotics from the stomach
The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease […]
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