WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In the study, British researchers found that those taking amitriptyline wereContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report. Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (white skin patches), vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, adult-onset Still’s diseaseContinue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A type of gut bacteria found in wild wolves could help treat domestic dogs who have a common, debilitating gastrointestinal condition. New research in an Oregon wolf discovered a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria that displays the characteristics of a probiotic. The benefitContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects. Known as GLP-1 agonists, they may increase the risk of stomach paralysis, pancreatitis and bowel obstruction,Continue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoffs based on how long a person is expected to live. The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy AgingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rock star Bruce Springsteen announced Wednesday that he has postponed all of his remaining shows this year as he deals with peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen said he’s continuing to “recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continueContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept 15, 2023 (HealthDay News)— Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus. “Previous studies have shown that individuals with repeated symptoms of acid reflux – [such as]Continue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lot of older adults have digestive diseases that can be debilitating. They can also be linked to loneliness and depression, a new study says. “These conditions are very common in ambulatory care,” said gastroenterologist Dr. Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, who specializes in problems likeContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings — and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests. The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colonContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bruce Springsteen has again postponed shows for illness, this time while he is treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen announced Wednesday that he was postponing his September shows in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Albany and Syracuse in New York, andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux thanContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It might not seem like constipation or difficulty swallowing could signal a neurological problem, but new research suggests that these gut conditions could be an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease. Gastrointestinal symptoms are also thought to precede the development of cerebrovascular disease, includingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people with appendicitis who are given antibiotics — instead of having their appendix removed — fare well over the long haul, new research indicates. The conclusion follows roughly two decades spent tracking patient outcomes in Sweden. The study found that among thoseContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to point to potential hazards from prolonged use of medicationsContinue Reading