News on Digestive Problems

The digestive system is the root of all health.  It processes what we eat and sends energy and nutrition to every cell in our bodies, including support for our immune systems.  It can easily be disrupted by disease, diet and emotional stress.  Common digestive problems such as heartburn/GERD, IBD and IBS cause millions of people to suffer and limit their quality of life.  Some common symptoms of digestive problems include bloating, diarrhea, gas or stomach pain and cramps.  Learning more about the digestive system may help with managing these problems.

 

08/24/2010 - News

FDA Warns of Liver Injury with Orlistat

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12/07/2009 - News

Coffee and Cirrhosis: Coffee linked with lowered risk of cirrhosis

A study shows that drinking coffee protected people who drink alcohol from developing liver disease. Read more

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11/03/2009 - News

NSAIDs Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Death

There is a wide body of evidence that links the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. According to new research published in the journal Cancer, women who regularly use of NSAIDs have a better survival after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Read more

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08/31/2009 - News

FDA to Investigate Liver Side Effects of Weight Loss Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that its regulators are reviewing at least 32 reports of liver problems between 1999 and 2008 in patients who were taking the weight loss drug orlistat. Orlistat is marketed as prescription weight loss drug Xenical and as over-the-counter weight loss drug Alli. Read more

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08/11/2009 - News

FDA Updates Cancer Warnings for TNF Blockers

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert requiring stronger warnings regarding the cancer risk associated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, drugs used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as Crohn disease and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Read more

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07/17/2009 - News

Stopping Heartburn Medication May Cause Increased Acid Secretion

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI), often used to treat heartburn, are a group of drugs whose main action is a significant and long-lasting reduction of acid production in the stomach. However, according to a study published in the July 2009 issue of Gastroenterology, stopping PPI therapy may actually cause rebound hypersecretion of acid.  Read more

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06/16/2009 - News

Potential link between cognitive decline and celiac disease is uncovered

People who have celiac disease are also more prone to dementia and cognitive decline, according to a new study. Read more

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06/16/2009 - News

The risk of pancreatitis is low with statins, but not zero

Pancreatitis is a rare side effect of statin use, according to a new review. Read more

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06/11/2009 - News

Ulcer Prophylaxis May Increase Risk of Pneumonia

Hospitalized patients are often placed on acid-suppressive medications to prevent the development of ulcers. However, in many of these patients, there is no clear evidence supporting the need for ulcer prophylaxis. In fact, in the absence of an accepted indication for acid suppression, these medications may do more harm than good. Read more

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10/02/2008 - News

Race Affects Likelihood of Colon Polyps

Colon polyps are fleshy growths which occur on the lining of the large intestine that have the potential to become cancerous. According to a new study in the September 24, 2008 issues of the Journal of the American Medical Association, black men and women are more likely than their white counterparts to have at least 1 colon polyp. Read more

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