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Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye

Is Colonoscopy Effective? A New Study Raises Questions

COLONOSCOPY LOWERS COLON CANCER MORTALITY, but only modestly. That is the researchers' conclusion after ten years of follow-up of a large randomized trial from Europe.

A Definitive Guide to Heartburn and Alleviating the Symptoms

Acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sour stomach, or heartburn. They all describe the same condition: gastric acid hypersecretion, or too much stomach acid.

Do Probiotics Repair Antibiotic-Induced Gut Damage?

PROBIOTICS CAN HELP PREVENT (OR ATTENUATE) the negative changes in the composition of gut microbes associated with antibiotic treatment.