Heartburn Can Be Serious
Heartburn appears to be linked to esophageal cancer. The rates for both are up and it may not just be a coincidence.   > >
Wider Waist, Bigger Risk
Your pants size may be a good indicator of your risk of colorectal cancer. But the criteria are different for women and men...   > >
Over-Diagnosed and Over-Prescribed
Crying, colicky babies are hard to bear. But should they be treated with acid-suppressing drugs?   > >
Green Veggies and the Gut
A lack of green vegetables turned off a chemical signal key to immune function in the gut. The effect was immediate...   > >
Colon Cancer Linked to Bug
Colon cancer tissue was infected with a specific bacterium. Could this mean a cancer antibiotic in the future?   > >
Salmonella, Lessons from the August Outbreak
Is the flurry of outbreaks this year the result of food production issues or a breakdown in regulation? What you can do...   > >
Warning on Colon Cleanses
Though they may sound enticingly healthy, colonics can pose serious, even fatal, health risks. Have some fiber instead...   > >
CDC Says, Get Screened
Colon cancer is practically entirely preventable. Tens of thousands of lives could be saved if people were screened....   > >
Probiotics Seized for False Heath Claims
The FDA directed US Marshals to seize several varieties of probiotics because their labels made false treatment claims...   > >
Gluten-Free for the Symptom-Free?
Some people with no symptoms of celiac disease may benefit from being gluten-free. Are you one of them?   > >
Our Bacteria, Our Selves
The bacteria in our gut manage to evade an immune system designed to attack bacterial invaders. How?   > >
Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity?
Even if you have tested negative for celiac disease, you may still have gluten sensitivity, according to new research...   > >
Skip That Colonoscopy?
You may be able to avoid this dreaded test with fecal occult blood tests or flexible sigmoidoscopy...   > >
Exercise and IBS
Regular exercise significantly reduces IBS symptoms and the likelihood that they'll get worse over the years. Why wait?  > >
Good News for IBS
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?   > >
Bacteria to the Rescue
Beneficial bacterial may trigger white blood cells to form, suggesting a new way to treat autoimmune diseases and colitis...   > >
Foodborne Illness Hits 1 in 6 Americans
The Centers for Disease Control's new figures are pretty startling. What can you do to avoid food that can make you sick?..   > >
Probiotics vs. Montezuma's Revenge
With diarrhea, fighting bad bacteria with the good bacteria in probiotics seems to help. But what's the dose?  > >
Let Them Eat...Worms?
A California man cured his colitis and avoided major surgery by eating the eggs of parasitic worms. Why it worked...  > >
Aspirin for the Colon
Low doses of aspirin may be quite effective in fighting off colon cancer in those at high risk — but how it works is still a mystery...  > >
Erring on the Side of Caution
Doctors are over-prescribing some colon cancer screening, and ignoring other tests. Healthcare dollars are at stake...  > >
Give Whole Grains a Chance
Many people don't eat whole grains, a key part of a healthy diet, because they are afraid they won't like them. Popcorn? ...  > >
Brain It Out
Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut. But which come first is a question...  > >
An Apple A Day...
It appears apples provide beneficial bacteria and a pH environment that keep the intestines healthy and the doctor away...   > >
Red Meat And Colitis Risk
A diet high in linoleic acid, found in red meat and certain oils, may foster inflammation and ultimately, ulcerative colitis...  > >
Keep Digestive Bacteria Healthy
When it comes to keeping the balance of bacteria in the digest tract functioning at peak effectiveness, increasing fiber in your diet should be your first line of defense...  > >
Fiber Fights Inflammation
Scientists have recently discovered why fiber is so good for the immune system. The answer lies in short−chain fatty acids, the by−products of the breakdown of fiber, which act as anti−inflammatory...  > >
A New Look At Colic
Sleepless, frazzled parents take heart: a recent study suggests that colic may be caused by abnormal levels of bacteria. The finding paves the way for new treatments...  > >
Celiac Disease May Arrive Late
This autoimmune disease attacks the small intestine. It was viewed as a young person’s problem, but it now appears that the elderly can develop it as well...  > >
Red Meat Raises Colitis Risk
One’s risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease may be linked to a particular omega−6 fatty acid in meat and margarine. Omega−3 fatty acids greatly reduced the risk...  > >