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Gene-Linked Iron Disorder More Common Than Thought: Study

Gene-Linked Iron Disorder More Common Than Thought: Study

Latest Digestion News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The most common genetic disorder among northern Europeans — called hemochromatosis — occurs more often than previously thought, according to a new study. The researchers also found that people with the condition often develop serious health problems. People with hemochromatosis — a build-up of iron […]

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Chocolates, Candies May be Contaminated With Hepatitis A: FDA

Chocolates, Candies May be Contaminated With Hepatitis A: FDA

A public health alert about possible hepatitis A contamination in Modjeskas from Bauer’s Candies was announced Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Latest Digestion News Consumers who bought the individually wrapped marshmallow candy dipped in chocolate or caramel after Nov. 14, 2018 should throw them away. The FDA says a worker at the […]

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Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along

Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Jan. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say. “These toilet stools became popular through things like viral videos and social media, but there was really no medical evidence to show whether or not they are effective,” said researcher Dr. Peter […]

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Hepatitis C Screening Can Help Prevent Liver Disease

Hepatitis C Screening Can Help Prevent Liver Disease

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Infection with the hepatitis C virus can cause liver disease and even liver cancer. But once found, the virus can be cured, so screening is vital for those at risk, health experts say. For hepatitis A and B, preventive vaccines exist, but there is none […]

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Health Tip: Having Trouble Swallowing?

Health Tip: Having Trouble Swallowing?

(HealthDay News) — A person may be diagnosed with dysphagia when there’s trouble swallowing. Latest Digestion News Difficulty swallowing can be related to a tumor or a nerve system disorder, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery says. Symptoms may include drooling, a feeling that liquid or pills are sticking to the throat, sensing […]

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Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who drink lots of sugar-sweetened drinks may be putting themselves at a heightened risk for kidney disease, a new study suggests. The study of more than 3,000 black men and women in Mississippi found that those who consumed the most soda, sweetened fruit drinks […]

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Bilirubin (Bilirubin Test)

Bilirubin (Bilirubin Test)

What should I know about bilirubin and blood test? Picture of blood test result showing Bilirubin, AST, ALT levels. by iStock Bilirubin is a reddish yellow pigment made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. Normal levels vary slightly from lab to lab; they range from about 0.2 – 1.2 mg/dL. Signs and symptoms […]

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Hepatitis C Cases Cluster in States Hit Hard by Opioids

Hepatitis C Cases Cluster in States Hit Hard by Opioids

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News FRIDAY, Dec. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More than half of Americans with hepatitis C are living in just nine U.S. states — five of those in a region hit hard by the opioid epidemic, a new study shows. The findings offer the latest look at the fallout […]

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Health Tip: Avoid Hoarseness

Health Tip: Avoid Hoarseness

(HealthDay News) — Hoarseness tends to happen when there is a problem with the vocal cords, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery says. Latest Digestion News Common reasons for hoarseness include laryngitis, non-cancerous vocal cord lesions, pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions, neurological issues, smoking or reflux. The academy offers these vocal wellness tips: […]

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Is H. pylori Contagious? Symptoms and Tests

Is H. pylori Contagious? Symptoms and Tests

Pantoprazole, brand name Protonix, is a drug that belongs to the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Protonix is used for the treatment of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), stomach (peptic) and duodenum ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Side effects of Protonix include phototoxicity (sensitivity to light) dizziness, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea constipation, headaches, stomach […]