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Stomach Flu Home Remedies

Stomach Flu Home Remedies

What is the stomach flu? The stomach flu (gastroenteritis) is an infection of the stomach and intestines. Though it is referred to as the “flu” it is not the same as influenza. Influenza does not always affect the gastrointestinal tract, and most influenza symptoms involve the respiratory tract. Infection of the stomach and intestines is […]

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Does Removing Your Appendix Put You at Risk for Parkinson’s?

Does Removing Your Appendix Put You at Risk for Parkinson’s?

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, May 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s a connection few have probably considered, but new research suggests that having your appendix removed may up your risk for Parkinson’s disease down the road. The finding follows an analysis that examined health records for roughly 62 million patients. Of […]

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Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC

Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, May 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans infected with hepatitis A has grown nearly 300% in just three years, health officials reported Thursday. The staggering increase has come despite an effective vaccine and is seen mostly among drug abusers and the homeless, according to […]

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Health Tip: Reduce Excess Gas

Health Tip: Reduce Excess Gas

(HealthDay News) — Gas is air in the digestive tract, says the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Swallowing less air is a key way help reduce symptoms. Latest Digestion News For other ways to reduce excess gas, the NIH suggests: Copyright © 2019 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids

Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids

(HealthDay News) — Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum. Also known as piles, hemorrhoids affect an estimated three of four adults, says Mayo Clinic. Latest Digestion News Signs of hemorrhoids include: Bleeding during bowel movements. Itching or irritation in the anal region. Pain or discomfort. Anal swelling. A lump near the anus. Many people […]

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Intestinal Gas (Belching, Bloating, Flatulence)

Intestinal Gas (Belching, Bloating, Flatulence)

What causes intermittent abdominal bloating/distention? Excessive gas Excessive production of gas by bacteria is a common cause of intermittent abdominal distention and bloating. Theoretically bacteria can produce too much gas in three ways. First, the amount of gas that bacteria produce may vary from individual to individual. In other words, some individuals may have bacteria […]

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In a World First, Drone Delivers Kidney for Transplant

In a World First, Drone Delivers Kidney for Transplant

Latest Digestion News MONDAY, April 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In what researchers are calling a groundbreaking achievement, an unmanned drone delivered a new kidney for a 44-year-old Baltimore woman. On April 19, the aircraft delivered the donor kidney that was successfully transplanted by a surgical team at the University of Maryland Medical Center in […]

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Is <i>E. coli</i> Contagious? (Symptoms and Cure)

Is E. coli Contagious? (Symptoms and Cure)

What is E. coli? E. coli is a species of bacteria that are gram-stain negative and rod shaped. E. coli commonly live in the intestines of healthy individuals. The complete scientific name of the bacteria is termed Escherichia coli. Most E. coli are harmless to humans, but a few strains of the bacteria can cause […]

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Half of Older Dialysis Patients Die Within a Year, Study Finds

Half of Older Dialysis Patients Die Within a Year, Study Finds

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The death rate for older Americans receiving dialysis for kidney failure may be nearly twice as high as widely thought, according to a new report. For the study, researchers looked at 391 Medicare patients, aged 65 and older, who started dialysis, in which a machine […]

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Health Tip: Appendectomy

Health Tip: Appendectomy

(HealthDay News) — Typically, doctors treat appendicitis with removal of the organ, medically called an appendectomy, says the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Latest Digestion News Laparoscopic surgery uses several small incisions, usually leading to few complications and a short recovery time. A laparotomy uses a single incision in your […]