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As holidays and the New Year fast approach, here are some tips to help you enjoy the season. Even with the best planning and good relaxation skills, the holidays can be stressful. This stress could have the effect of making your digestive system more reactive than usual...
In a study reported at the 2009 Annual ACG Meeting, using data available from 433 Gulf War veterans with and without IBS, researchers looked at the prevalence of non-intestinal symptoms...
A bout of heartburn now and then is usually nothing to worry about. But frequent or persistent heartburn can be a sign of a more serious problem. It's the most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)...
Having trouble sleeping at night? Recent studies indicate that GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) could be a reason. GERD occurs when a ring-like muscle in the lower part of the esophagus (food pipe) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus...
A study of 1,966 persons with IBS found that pain was the dominate IBS symptom. More than 3 out of 4 persons in the study reported frequent abdominal pain during the prior 6 months. Of these, 1 out of 4 reported their pain as constant...
Obesity and GERD - A study by researchers at the University of Southern California looked at data from 1,659 patients with acid reflux symptoms. They found a link between obesity and GERD. Common symptoms of GERD are frequent heartburn or indigestion...
Nearly everyone with a chronic digestive disorder finds that eating can be a challenge. Those challenges differ from person to person, and there are a lot of opinions on what the best “diet” is. Everyone agrees though that healthful, nutritious food is essential. It also must be safe to eat. Th...
Are you sometimes plagued by a noisy, rumbling, growling stomach? Too much of certain sugars could be the cause. Fructose and sorbitol turn up in lots of foods and drinks and your intake can add up fast. Try reducing the amount of fructose and sorbitol that you eat...
A study looked at 12,700 Norwegian twins born between 1967 and 1979. It found that both genetic and external factors may contribute to IBS. Identical twins share exactly the same genes...
Here’s a listing and links to research studies from around the world that you can take part in. Many can be done from your home, online or by mail. Others take place in person at clinics and are listed by locations. ...
Dietary changes are often the first treatment suggested to patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The addition of dietary fiber is most common. A recent study looked at how effective dietary fiber is to treat IBS symptoms...
Individuals’ genetic information will have greater protections through new regulations issued today by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury. ...
IFFGD A crew from IFFGD attended the Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference and Health Fair in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 19, 2009. IFFGD participated in the health fair and shared information on gastroparesis and other digestive disorders.
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