Sixty-eight people have been sickened and 18 have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers sold in 26 states and parts of Canada.
"Epidemiologic and traceback information shows that cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, ...
Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals.
"Prevalence rates [are] among the highest reported worldwide," said researcher Dr. Michael Kapp...
The “brain fog” of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person’s infection, a new small-scale study says.
Reduced gas exchange in the lungs – oxygen coming in, carbon dioxide going out -- appears to be associated with brai...
An E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots has sickened 39 people in 18 states, U.S. health officials reported Sunday.
Supplied by California-based Grimmway Farms and sold under popular brand names such as Nature’s Promise, Wegmans and Trader Joe’s, the ta...
You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse?
Being able to tell the difference between indigestion and cardiovascular trouble might save your life, said
Constipation might increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns.
Certain gut microbes might be linked to a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests.
People prescribed multiple courses of penicillin ...
An experimental monoclonal antibody treatment appears to ease the digestive disorder ulcerative colitis in patients who've failed other medications, a new trial shows.
The treatment, tulisokibart, spurred remission of symptoms in more than a quarter of patients, compared...
Kidney stone fragments sometimes just need a little push to be flushed out of a person’s system, a new trial finds.
About seven in 10 patients who got ultrasound treatment to encourage fragments to clear from their kidneys wound up free from any further problems, r...
An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds.
These gut bugs belong to a clas...
Almost 2.4 million Americans are thought to suffer from the pain and disability of inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD), a type of autoimmune illness that includes ulcerative colitis and
At least 28 people have been hospitalized and two have died in a multi-state outbreak of listeria linked to deli meat, U.S. health officials warned.
In an investigation notice posted Frid...
It's a little known health condition that can become a nightmare: Regular and sudden episodes of intense nausea and vomiting.
Now, ...
Most salmonella outbreaks linked to poultry are caused by just a few strains of the diarrhea-causing bacteria, a new study finds.
There are more than 2,600 different types of salmonella bacteria, but only three strains are most likely to cause illness in humans, research...
Being regular is good for you, a new study shows.
Predictable bowel movements could be tied to your long-term health, allowing your body to absorb essential nutrients without producing harmful organ-damaging toxins, researchers found.
The "Goldilocks zone"of bowel ...
A new "microrobot" pill may help tame inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study in mice suggests.
The pill significantly reduced IBD symptoms in mice and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without toxic side effects, researchers reported June 26 in the jour...
The bacteria colonizing your bowels play a key part in your risk for infection, new research shows.
A study of more than 600 people hospitalized with infections found their microbiomes had fewer bacteria that were able to produce a beneficial fatty acid called butyrate.&...
Dads appear to make a small but important contribution to a newborn baby's gut health, a new study discovers.
Many microbes found in babies throughout their first year of life originate in the father rather than the mother, researchers report June 12 in the journal <...
Sipped from porcelain cups amid the music of Mozart and periwigs of the 1700s, tea was introduced to England and began its quiet work saving thousands of lives, new research confirms.
It wasn't the leaves that kept tea drinkers out of danger: It was the boiled water tea ...
The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows.
In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One d...
In a finding that suggests sooner is better than later, a new trial shows that giving advanced treatment early to Crohn's patients can dramatically improve their gut health.
About 80% of those who got therapy with an immune-suppressing drug called infliximab shortly afte...
Folks who follow a healthy lifestyle are less likely to wind up with a case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study claims.
The more healthy behaviors in which a person regularly engaged, the lower their risk of IBS, researchers reported Feb. 20 in the journal
It was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.
However, the organ may finally be ready for an update: U.S. researchers say the small intestine is actually comprised of five ...
Two people have died and 23 have been hospitalized in a years-long outbreak of listeria illness that's finally been traced to one company's cheeses, yogurts and other dairy products.
That's the message from a U.S. Centers Disease Control and Prevention
People are more prone to coming down with a common gastrointestinal infection on hot, humid days, new research shows.
The British study suggests that climate change and global warming could increase cases of diarrheal illness caused by campylobacter bacterial in...
Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.
In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
That's why it is provid...
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests.
Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three ...
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter to health care providers warning of the risks.
Probiotic products contain liv...
An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
In the study, British researchers found that those taking amitriptyli...
A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition.
New research in an Oregon wolf discovered a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria that displays the characteristics of a prob...
While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects.
Known as GLP-1 agonists, they may increase the risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis...
Rock star Bruce Springsteen announced Wednesday that he has postponed all of his remaining shows this year as he deals with peptic ulcer disease.
Springsteen said he's continuing to "recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue tr...
A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says.
"These conditions are very common in ambulatory care,"said gastroenterologist
Bruce Springsteen has again postponed shows for illness, this time while he is treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
Springsteen announced Wednesday that he was postponing his September shows in Baltimor...
It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson's disease.
Gastrointestinal symptoms are also thought to precede the development...
Colon cancer survivors are living longer than ever, but the vast majority of women treated for the disease have lingering gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and gas, new research reveals.
Roughly eight years after treatment, 81% of female colon cancer survivors...
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of two type 2 diabetes drugs used off-label for obesity, saying they failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe stomach problems.
Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows.
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are widely used to ease pa...
Patients with bile duct cancer might soon have an additional treatment available to them, thanks to a newly discovered tumor target.
Some bile duct cancers are driven by a mutated HER2 gene, which has also been implicated in cancers of the breast, esophagus and prostate,...
Microplastic pollution is altering the gut microbiomes of wild seabirds and that could be a warning sign for humans, researchers report.
Scientists from McGill University in Montreal, along with colleagues from around the world, found that tiny bits of plastic present in...
Maintaining a healthy weight may be important for reducing the risk of gastrointestinal cancer, a new study suggests.
The research adds to the evidence that excess weight and weight increases in adulthood increase the risk for colon and other gastrointestinal (GI) cance...
Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure. But there are many treatments, specific to type, and it is possible to keep the symptoms under control.
A gastroenterologist offers some tips for those newly diagnosed with the condition.
"It's im...
Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.
Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
The telltale...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first pill form of fecal microbiota -- similar to what's known as fecal transplant therapy -- to treat the bacterial infection Clostridioides difficile, one of the most common and deadly infections found ...
People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract.
Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed striking differences in gastrointestinal anatomy, even among a small group of...
You may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.
Can stress cause stomach pain?
Stress, especially chronic stress, can indeed increase your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) problems.
A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients' bodies.
Lawyer, entrepreneur and avid athlete Mark Clements participated in the 2005 St. George Marathon in Utah, but ongoing stomach pains made finishing the event a struggle.
"He was having some stomach pain,"recalled his sister Stacie Lindsey. "My dad had had ulcers, and so h...
Add gastrointestinal problems to the long list of lingering conditions that can follow COVID-19.
New research has found that people who have had COVID-19 are at an increased risk of gastroin...
When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he'll typically ask how life's going.
Mo...