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INFECTIOUS DISEASE October 20, 2022

The Bubonic Plague influenced evolution of the human immune system, new study suggests

In a new study published Wednesday, researchers from North America and Europe determined that the Bubonic Plague influenced our immune system.

HEALTH September 6, 2022

Colonoscopy screening by Heidi Klum raises awareness of process after she was 'late to the party'

During a TV appearance, "America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum discussed her recent colonoscopy — the test that's done to screen for colon cancer on healthy patients of a certain age.

Healthy Foods June 17, 2022

The best vegetables for your health, according to nutritionists

From Shiitake mushrooms to carrots and more, enjoy these nutritionist-approved vegetables to help increase vitamin intake, support digestion and overall good health.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 16, 2022

Trust your gut when it comes to sugar, study says

If your gut is telling you the difference between real sugar and an artificial sweetener, it may be right

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 13, 2022

Salmonella outbreak tied to pet bearded dragons, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Monday about an outbreak of salmonella tied to pet bearded dragons. 

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH January 12, 2022

Guillain-Barré syndrome: What is it?

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting about 1 in 100,000 people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

HEALTH January 11, 2022

Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say

A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say. 

Crohns Disease January 8, 2022

Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds

Researchers have identified a possible link between psychological stress and Crohn's disease.

Health December 4, 2021

Irritable bowel syndrome may not be all in your head

Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, may be the result of an abdominal infection that triggers an allergic response, according to the New England Journal of Medicine

DIGESTIVE HEALTH July 15, 2021

Brazil's president hospitalized amid chronic hiccup scare

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro posted a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed with multiple monitoring sensors stuck to his bare torso amid a bout of incessant hiccupping – as doctors said they wouldn’t operate immediately on an intestinal obstruction.

Michigan May 23, 2021

Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan recovering after emergency surgery

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery in Washington, D.C., on Friday and was recovering, a spokesperson said, according to reports.