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DIGESTIVE HEALTH September 29, 2020

Long-term use of acid reflux meds linked to 24% increase in diabetes: study

Long-term use of medications to treat acid reflux was linked to a 24% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, says a new study.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH September 14, 2020

Why can't humans digest corn?

Corn has a way of staying intact from plate to poop. The bright yellow kernels found in our favorite summer dishes can show up — seemingly undigested — in the bathroom hours later. How does corn survive the digestive system? And maybe more importantly, should you even eat a food that's hard to digest?

DIGESTIVE HEALTH August 18, 2020

Poop transplant cures man's 'drunkenness disease'

One man was feeling drunk even though he didn’t drink any alcohol. The 47-year-old man had gut fermentation syndrome, also known as auto-brewery syndrome.

Alternative Medicine May 14, 2020

Acupuncture can relieve indigestion discomfort: study

A group of researchers in China say acupuncture may help relieve discomfort from ingestion.

Nutrition February 3, 2020

Energy drinks: What are the health risks?

Energy drinks can cause major health issues, including increased blood pressure and a wealth of heart problems, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA).

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 21, 2020

Woman had battery in stomach for 2 weeks before seeking help, report says

Her relatives allegedly waited two weeks to see if the battery would pass in her stool.

National Parks January 17, 2020

Yosemite National Park sees 170 people fall ill with gastrointestinal issues 'consistent with norovirus,' 2 cases confirmed

Two confirmed cases of norovirus were reported Thursday by officials at Yosemite National  Park as at least 170 people have now fallen ill with gastrointestinal issues since visiting the park this month. 

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 17, 2020

Bubble tea causes blockage in teen's bowels: report

The teen told his doctor that he was swallowing the tapioca balls whole rather than chewing them.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH January 16, 2020

Man tried to cure constipation by swallowing live eels, wound up in emergency surgery, report says

Don't try this one at home.

Surgery January 10, 2020

Fish bone removed from woman's liver after she swallowed it 8 years ago, report says

She had reported swallowing a fish bone eight years prior, but it was never found.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH December 6, 2019

Will Smith says colonoscopy 'turned very real' after doctor discovered precancerous polyp

The 51-year-old vlogged the appointment for his fans, including when his doctor told him they had found a precancerous polyp.