Digestive Health News

Pill, HRT tied to digestive ills

The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates.

Probiotic stop antibiotic diarrhoea

Taking probiotics on top of a course of antibiotics may help ward off antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, a new review paper suggests.

Virus strikes cruise ship

A stomach virus outbreak delayed the departure of the cruise ship "Voyager of the Seas" from New Orleans in one of three outbreaks of illness aboard US-based cruise ships.

Eating disorders FAQ

It’s a balancing trick: the signs that every mother of a pre-teen girl should watch for and how to not become paranoid about eating disorders.

Acupuncture for IBS, mixed results

The research on whether acupuncture helps ease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has so far yielded mixed results, according to a new meta-analysis.

Childhood trauma linked with IBS

Patients with IBS have a significantly greater prevalence of early adverse life events , including general trauma as well as physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Some drugs less harsh for IBS

A new meta-analysis suggests that certain drugs used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may have fewer side effects.

More obese suffer from acid reflux

As the obesity epidemic spreads around the world more people are suffering from acid reflux, likely increasing the number of those who will develop oesophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

Probiotic yoghurts affect your gut

Researchers have put the health promises of popular probiotic yogurts to the test and found they may alter the way in which food is metabolized.

Fibre best for constipated kids

Many children in western countries suffer from chronic constipation, and when the going gets slow, fibre seems to beat all other non-drug remedies.