Digestive Conditions Health News

Suggests long-term use of acid suppressors might open door to C. difficile and Campylobacter bacteria

Stomach problems, food intolerance plagued many patients even 2 years after procedure, study found

Follow-up is not consistent, even if they're part of 'safety net' health program

Medication is potentially helpful for those who didn't find relief from other treatments, researchers say

Acoustic device can listen in on heart, digestive system and lungs

Researchers concerned about high doses of meds like Nexium and Prilosec

Treating constipation -- a common condition -- could help prevent kidney damage, experts say

'Don't ignore a significant change in bowel movement patterns,' doctor says

Northeast may also experience changes in infectious diseases due to weather variations, research suggests

People who get the severe headaches have more nitrate-reducing microbes, researchers say

San Francisco patient spent 23 days in hospital after eating super-hot pepper in contest

Findings may help explain why the inflammatory bowel condition is so tough to treat, researchers say

Belly pain and black or bloody stools should not be ignored, doctor says

For several arthritic and gastrointestinal conditions

Study finds abnormality present in 10 percent of kids seems to undermine immune function