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    Irwin C. Gunsalus, Vitamin Biochemist, Dies at 96  Nov 22, 2008
    Trained as a bacteriologist and searching, in the early 1950s, for essential growth factors in the digestive system bacterium Enterococcus, Dr. Gunsalus discovered chemical forms of lipoic acid, including lipoate, which he called pyruvate oxidation factor, as well as one of the B6 (pyridoxine) vitamins, now called pyridoxal phosphate. He later discovered the roles the compounds play in the metabolism of microbes, plants and mammals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Drink milk to stay trim  Nov 19, 2008
    "There are probably lots of mechanisms at play but we think it comes down to the activation of different types of hormones related to appetite, and how slowly milk moves through the digestive system," she said. "So there's a message here that a change like this could potentially help with weight management.". (The Age)

    Police, Interpol raid Arts Centre market  Nov 18, 2008
    She explained that the seeds of certain species of forest trees like "Bako" and "Odum" needed to go through the digestive system of the elephant and come out in their excreta before they could germinate. In effect elephants are needed to naturally fertilize the seeds of those trees as a remedy for climate change and its attendant global warming. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Feeding Baby the Organic Way  Nov 17, 2008
    Enright said organic baby food is easier in infants digestive system since the food is raw and fresh. I can t imagine putting something sprayed in Grace s mouth while she eats, Enright said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    How Often Should a Horse Eat?  Nov 16, 2008
    The horse s digestive system is designed to handle large quantities of grass, made mostly of water and fiber ... Many horse owners choose to stay away from alfalfa because it is very high in protein and can be harder on a horse s digestive system than grass hay. (Suite101.com)

    Does Tryptophan Make You Sleepy?  Nov 15, 2008
    The combination of the large meal and the approximately 200 grams of fat require the body to reroute a large portion of its energy and bloodflow to the digestive system where it will spend the next several hours breaking down the meal. This is enough to make anyone sleepy, but if you couple it with the fact that the other amino acids which generally counteract the effects of tryptophan are also leaving the blood to aid in digestion, thus leaving an increased relative amount of serotonin... (Suite101.com)

    Successful IBS Treatment With Peppermint Oil, Antispasmodics, And ...  Nov 15, 2008
    Learn how simple changes in diet can help keep your digestive system healthy and possibly prevent colon cancer. Most Popular Categories. (Medical News Today)

    Your Child's Autism: How to Solve a Piece of the Puzzle  Nov 14, 2008
    GI issues may be the result of an immature or problematic digestive system that is unable to break down complex protein chains like those in dairy and wheat. Families have found that following a gluten-free, casein free (GFCF) diet or another type of restricted diet resolves these symptoms and improves the child's overall well-being. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Racer on track for a big finish  Nov 13, 2008
    Bentley was diagnosed in 2000 with Crohn's disease, an inflammatory disease of the digestive system, and is only able to provide Barton with limited on-track training. "He'll train me for a day but then he'll have to stay in the bed for a couple of days because he gets sick," Barton said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Camera pill helps detect diseases without invasive probes  Nov 12, 2008
    The digital camera takes high-definition photos inside the patient's digestive system and sends them by radio signal to a receiver worn around their waist. It can take around 55,000 images in its journey through the human gut, helping doctors detect conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal tumours, anaemia and unexplained bleeding. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Eating Balanced for Weight Loss  Nov 10, 2008
    Eating six to eleven servings per day of whole grains can give you energy, stave off hunger, and keep your digestive system running smoothly. Many fad diets say to limit pastas, rices, and breads because the sugar content of these foods is often high and can cause weight gain, but if you eat whole grains with low sugar content, you are giving yourself the nourishment you need and keeping your diet in prime form for weight loss. (Suite101.com)

    Tigers eat grass at Ahmedabad zoo  Nov 8, 2008
    Not many know, but carnivores have an instinctive way of regulating their digestive system, like dogs, by feeding on green grass after a heavy meat diet ... "All carnivores eat grass every week. The grass makes them throw up and cleanses the stomach and the rest of the digestive system. Whenever the beasts feel that there is some infection in their stomachs, they eat grass to flush these ailments out," says Dr RK Sahu, superintendent of the Kankaria zoo. (India Times, India)

    Rice Can Trigger Severe Gut Reaction in Infants  Nov 6, 2008
    The reaction is known as "food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome," or FPIES -- an inflammatory response of the digestive system to certain food proteins, including those in cow's milk, soy, meat and grains. Infants with FPIES usually suffer vomiting and diarrhea within roughly 2 hours of eating the culprit food. (MEDLINEplus)

    Health departments E. coli probe expands  Nov 5, 2008
    This illness relates to the digestive system. . (Burlington Post)

    • Pay more, eat less: Speaker brings food philosophy to Ketchum  Nov 5, 2008
    "They mobbed together for safety. Then a predator would scare them and they'd move on. It also benefits the areas they graze because their digestive system breaks down the dead grass, turning it into manure.". This business of getting from nature without destroying nature is a philosophy Pollan developed as a journalist writing about gardening. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Constipation Problem  Oct 29, 2008
    The digestive system was not designed to handle the amount of food paste from the white sugar, white flour, white rice, pasta, and hydrogenated fats. All the white refined products turn into destructive paste and sugar that destroy the vitamins and minerals. (Suite101.com)

    How sewer gas can help regulate blood pressure  Oct 24, 2008
    Bacteria in the human digestive system make it, but in the past 10 years there has been growing evidence it is naturally produced by cells elsewhere in the body. In today's edition of the journal Science, Rui Wang at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Lingyun Wu at the University of Saskatchewan and their colleagues describe how it relaxes blood vessels and allows blood to flow more freely. (Globe and Mail)

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    "It's a syndrome that can affect 180 different findings in the body his heart, his immune system, his lungs, his trachea, his digestive system are all affected". "The doctors told us that it is a genetic disorder that is just a fluke," added Rene. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)

    Tweaked food can help lose flab  Oct 24, 2008
    At the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, food expert Peter Wilde and colleagues are developing foods that slow down the digestive system, which then triggers a signal to the brain that suppresses appetite ... Scientists elsewhere are also trying to control appetite, including through chemical injections or implantable devices that interfere with the digestive system. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)

    Legislature teaches executive how to count  Oct 23, 2008
    The economy is like your digestive system: When things go wrong, you find out more about it than you ever wanted to know. I'm tired of "subprime mortgages." I propose the phrase "speculative mortgages" because that's essentially what they are. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Adapting to Life with the Risk or Reality of Genetic Disease: Genetic Counselors Suggest Ways to Help Patients Cope  Oct 23, 2008
    Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. The research was presented by Jaclyn Douyard, ScM, a genetic counselor at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Gut-wrenching pain can be avoided  Oct 22, 2008
    BEIJING, Oct. 22 -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is chronic disorder of the digestive system which has been given more coverage in recent years, with 10-20 percent of people in Western countries fitting the diagnostic criteria at any given time. However, with no clear-cut cause nor course of treatment, IBS remains a largely misunderstood condition. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Best bets on the Net  Oct 22, 2008
    Review information, written in plain language, for health-related diagnostic tests in categories such as Hormonal Disorders, Digestive System, Urinary System, Blood Disorders and Brain and Nervous System. Rich Ray compiles Web Watch from news services and other sources. (Florida Times-Union)

    Foods And Meds You Shouldn't Mix  Oct 21, 2008
    Enzymes in our digestive system and liver destroy meds to a certain degree. Grapefruit juice knocks these enzymes out, increasing the amount of drug that enters your bloodstream, which could cause a stomachache, diarrhea or, in rare cases, kidney failure. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Healthful Tips for Grocery Shopping  Oct 20, 2008
    Foods with ingredients that are virtually unpronounceable or unfamiliar tend to be equally unrecognizable to your body s digestive system. Avoid purchasing foods with more than five ingredients listed on the label, and steer away from products containing high-fructose corn syrup. (Suite101.com)

    Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Oct 18, 2008
    Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease appear to be caused by an overactive immune system, which causes inflammation in the digestive system. The condition is incurable, and normal treatments include steroids, which can reduce the inflammation, although these have been known to produce side effects. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)

    Living With Irritable Bowel Syndrom...  Oct 17, 2008
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) disorder that affects the digestive system. IBS causes abdominal pain and diarrhoea, often alternating with painful constipation. (Suite101.com)

    The Benefits of Cod Liver Oil as a ...  Oct 16, 2008
    The benefits of having cod liver oil in your diet are numerous, and can help the brain, heart, and the digestive system if taken as a supplement ... They also assist in helping out our joints, the digestive system, and many other systems within the body. (Suite101.com)

    Huge Gap Between World Demand For Fish And What Can Be Sustainably Harvested  Oct 14, 2008
    While salmon larvae hatch with a large built-in packed lunch and develop a functional digestive system relatively quickly, cod require specially developed, live plankton, which is 100 percent research-based. On the cod s part, hatching the eggs is not enough, says the biologist. (Science Daily)

    Winning isn't as important for Seneca Valley coach with ill son  Oct 13, 2008
    " Nate had chronic ear infections in the first year of his life and "some funky rashes," his father said. Those are some symptoms of LCH. But a sore in the roof of the toddler's mouth was what made doctors start running tests. "It was like a crater in his mouth," Butschle said. "[Later] we found out that was a sign that [the disease] was in his digestive system. It's there and also in his skin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Gut 'tasting' could beat poisons  Oct 10, 2008
    This is already known to not only slow up "motility", the rate at which food passes through the digestive system from the stomach, but also suppress appetite. Slow the flow. (BBC News -- Health)

    Aromatherapy Body Product Recipes  Oct 10, 2008
    It is also prescribed for relief or discomfort in the digestive system. And peppermint oil extract is used in cooking and after shave lotions. (Suite101.com)

    Wind turbines cause health problems, residents say  Oct 6, 2008
    "I had problems with my heart, with my eyes, my digestive system," Marshall told CTV News. "It traumatizes your whole body.". (CTV.ca)

    Africa: GM Sorghum Test Approved  Oct 4, 2008
    The anti-GM lobby strongly dismisses this, saying African farmers have traditionally been fermenting sorghum to make essential nutrients available to the human digestive system. In addition, farmers have developed their own sorghum varieties, high in lysine, which they grow when needed. (allAfrica.com)

    Top 7 sex bummers  Oct 4, 2008
    Hot tip: Make sure your digestive system is in place before you indulge in a make out session. "Avoid potatoes, pulses, peas, and bakery items that enhance gas formation (gastritis). Also, we recommend you to consume a digestive pill or opt for a brisk walk after the meal to make the food settle down completely," recommends Dr. Kothari. (India Times, India)

    Why Calories Taste Delicious: Eating and the Brain  Oct 3, 2008
    The hypothalamus in the brain regulates the homeostatic control of food intake by receiving, coordinating and responding to metabolic cues and signals from the digestive system. By integrating these metabolic signals, the hypothalamus tells us when we need to eat to maintain a body weight set point, much like a thermostat set on a specific temperature. (Scientific American)

    Prep Rally Blog  Oct 3, 2008
    Gunnar has , an "inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide)," according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The disease "clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections, and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food." The predicted median age of survival is more than 37 years. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Australians urged to eat kangaroo in order to reduce emissions  Oct 3, 2008
    Kangaroos have a different digestive system to cows and sheep ... And he thinks kangaroos, which have a different digestive system to cows and sheep, could hold the key. (BBC News -- Science)

    Fight fat with aromatherapy  Sep 25, 2008
    Juniper oil Characterised by its earthy, fruity fragrance, Juniper oil is useful for the digestive system, especially in cases of obesity and fighting cellulite. Caution: Pregnant women and people with kidney problems should avoid using this oil. (India Times, India)

    Bears Climb for a Cure  Sep 24, 2008
    Cystic fibrosis is the nation's number one threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of children and young adults. Today, the life expectancy of a child with CF is 37 years old, up from 32 years in 2000 and just 10 years old in 1962. (Calbears.com)

    More Topical than Ever: Alternatives to Oral Pain Relievers  Sep 23, 2008
    Topical pain relievers bypass the digestive system so there is little or no risk of side effects that can potentially damage internal organs like the stomach, liver or even heart. Topicals do not carry the risk of addiction associated with some prescription oral pain relievers. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Letters for Monday, September 22, 2008  Sep 23, 2008
    In studies using domestic ungulate species, thyroid hormone disruption during development resulted in many health problems on fetuses and newborns, including; herniated umbilicus, inability to maintain heat, severe weakness, neurological damage, underdeveloped bones, digestive system problems, underdeveloped external male genitalia, failure of the brain to develop normally, disrupted hair development and predisposition to cancer, obesity and diabetes. These health problems are extremely similar... (Missoulian, MT)

    Diet may hold some aspects of aging at bay  Sep 23, 2008
    These probiotics help your digestive system. Whole grains: Look for the word whole as the first ingredient on a label. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    New approach to treating cystic fibrosis lung infection shows promise  Sep 23, 2008
    Cystic fibrosis, which affects the lungs and the digestive system, is the most common, fatal, genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. In the digestive tract, CF blocks the absorption of adequate nutrients from food. (EurekAlert!)

    Weighing the risks  Sep 22, 2008
    Both operations change the stomach's capacity for food, and one of them gastric bypass also alters the body's digestive system to reduce fat absorption ... They leave the digestive system intact but dramatically reduce how much a person can eat without regurgitating. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    The Bears and the bees  Sep 20, 2008
    They have an inefficient digestive system which forces them to consume large amounts of food. Females with cubs are under increased pressure due to the nutritional strain of nursing the cubs. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Shopping List of Basic Puppy Suppli...  Sep 19, 2008
    A dog's digestive system is not designed to process grains, particularly in large amounts, and this can lead to digestive problems and malnutrition. Grains are typically used as a less expensive "filler" in lower quality dog foods. (Suite101.com)

    Lake is not great  Sep 19, 2008
    "Plastic breaks down pretty quickly into small pieces which last forever. We have ducks and fish ingesting that plastic and that can get into their digestive system and the chemicals can also interfere with reproduction.". The event kicks off at 10 a.m. at Woodbine beach. (Toronto Sun)

    New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes  Sep 19, 2008
    Once placed, it creates a physical barrier between incoming food and the intestinal wall, thereby altering the way food moves through, and gets processed by, the digestive system. "Over the last few years, we've learned how effective bariatric surgery can be," explained study author Dr. Lee Kaplan. (MEDLINEplus)

    Ten Tips to Improve Digestion  Sep 18, 2008
    A quick and efficient digestive system is what s needed for optimal health and vitality. When the digestive system is slow and sluggish, the whole body is affected. (Suite101.com)

    Factors Associated With Poor Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery Identified  Sep 18, 2008
    During the procedure, surgeons create a smaller stomach pouch that restricts food intake and bypasses large sections of the digestive system. "When performed in high-volume centers and with a low rate of complications, gastric bypass provides sustained and meaningful weight loss, significant improvement in quality of life, improvement or resolution of obesity-associated comorbidities and extended life span," the authors write. (Science Daily)

    Healthy Pizza Ideas and Recipe  Sep 17, 2008
    A goat's digestive system is much closer to ours than a cow's, therefore their milk is more digestible for humans. There is also soy cheese, but again read the ingredients. (Suite101.com)

    Integrating Writing and Technology ...  Sep 17, 2008
    Selection of specific science concepts; such as simple machines, noble gases, earthquakes, and the digestive system are needed to keep the newsletter focused ... Example: A review of an article in the November 2001 National Geographic on the human digestive system. (Suite101.com)

    Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass  Sep 17, 2008
    In this procedure, surgeons restrict food intake by creating a smaller stomach pouch that bypasses large sections of the digestive system. "When performed in high-volume centers and with a low rate of complications, gastric bypass provides sustained and meaningful weight loss, significant improvements in quality of life, improvement or resolution of obesity-associated co-morbidities, and extended life span. However, 5 percent to 15 percent of patients do not lose weight successfully, despite... (MEDLINEplus)

    FOXSexpert: How to Overcome the 7 Most Embarrassing Sex Moments  Sep 16, 2008
    When barriers are down, they tend to feel super sexy, so they'll often take a chance in getting all over a love interest, even when their digestive system begs to differ. Unless your lover is into emetophlia (a sexual attraction to vomit), it s best to abstain from any kind of sexual rendezvous when you ve had a few too many. (Fox News)

    From melatonin to exercise: How to beat jet lag  Sep 16, 2008
    As for your diet, Colwell recommends eating light meals at regular times in the new time zone so as not to stress your digestive system. Recognize that your whole digestive system is tightly coupled to this biological clock and takes many days to readjust, he says. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Natural Remedies for Gallbladder Pr...  Sep 15, 2008
    Over-eating leads to obesity and taxes the digestive system. Obesity is linked to gall-bladder problems. (Suite101.com)

    Freedom From Disease Through Improv...  Sep 15, 2008
    According to Dr. John Matsen s book, Eating Alive, these conditions likely all have their origins in a poorly functioning digestive system ... In clear language that s easy to understand, Dr. Matsen explains the roles of each of the organs involved in the digestive system ... This book is good news for anyone frustrated with frequent visits to doctors without finding solutions to their health problems, anyone interested in healing themselves, or anyone who wants to have a better understanding of... (Suite101.com)

    Natural Treatment for Allergies  Sep 15, 2008
    The introduction of solid foods before a baby s digestive system is prepared to handle them can also lead to the development of allergies. Recent recommendations specify no solid foods, but breast milk or infant formula only for baby s first six months. (Suite101.com)

    Acid Reflux & Your Children  Sep 12, 2008
    While most infants will outgrow frequent episodes of acid reflux as their digestive system matures, a small percentage will not outgrow the condition, and these children are more likely to develop the chronic condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, during childhood. In most older kids who have symptomatic reflux, they probably had it as an infant and it just never resolved completely, Schwarz told FOXNews. (Fox News)

    Battling Autism: Could Stomach Woes Be Part of the Problem?  Sep 11, 2008
    GI issues may be the result of an immature or problematic digestive system that is unable to break down complex protein chains like those in dairy and wheat. Families have found that following a gluten-free, casein free (GFCF) diet or another type of restricted diet resolves these symptoms and improves the child's overall well-being. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Losing Weight Still Possible After 50  Sep 11, 2008
    Prunes, raisins, apples, sweet potatoes and salads made with leafy green vegetables will help you maintain a healthy digestive system and stay regular. Rest For Rejuvenation, Hunger Control. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Bonnies walk to cure cystic fibrosis  Sep 11, 2008
    Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than 10 million Americans are symptom less carriers of the defective CF gene. (Gobonnies.com)

    Invisible Illness Week  Sep 8, 2008
    They can be divided into groups such as neurological illnesses, psychiatric illnesses, chronic pain conditions, digestive system diseases and autoimmune diseases, but many illnesses fall under several labels. For example, many neurological illnesses are autoimmune and painful. (Suite101.com)

    Pigweed a concern for Ariz. cattle, goats  Sep 8, 2008
    "Unlike ruminants, the horse has a simple stomach and digestive system, much like a human's," Blair said. "Because of the digestive tract in a horse, pigweed doesn't bother them.". (AZCentral -- News)

    Never out of style  Sep 6, 2008
    To help ease your digestive system back on track, there is Sup Tulang, a hearty broth of beef bones, chopped onion, star anise and other spices. Plain white rice serves as the perfect canvas to capture the piquancy of specialities such as Ikan Keli Berlado and Daging Dendeng. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay  Sep 5, 2008
    Too soon, in fact, since their climactic binge on those sought-after hamburgers is still taking its toll on Kumar's digestive system ... Naturally things go awry, the bong is mistaken for a bomb, and Harold and Kumar are dispatched to Guantanamo Bay, where they are subjected to indignities which increase the yuk factor in ways I'm not going to detail for fear of upsetting my digestive system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil  Sep 5, 2008
    According to Filippelli and other experts, a child's developing digestive system is especially susceptible to lead poisoning. At the atomic level, lead looks similar to calcium, he said, since the two substances are similar in size and ionic charge. (Health-Finder)

    Middleburg woman helps families cope with cystic fibrosis  Sep 5, 2008
    "I know about the disease first hand, I lost my only child to cystic fibrosis." The inheritable chronic disease affects the lungs and digestive system. Samantha was born with the disease. (Florida Times-Union)

    Prebiotics Help with Health  Sep 3, 2008
    Prebiotics have the same goal as probiotics to build a healthy digestive system and boost immunity. But, the difference is they are not bacteria, but a type of non-digestible carbohydrate found in many common foods, such as cereal, bananas, onions, garlic, artichokes, and leeks. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Jessica Simpson's rosy gas  Sep 1, 2008
    The singer - who will be releasing her debut country album 'Do You Know' later this year - told stunned fans at her concert in Ontario, Canada, that she has a unique digestive system. She said: "I do pass gas a lot. But I guarantee you it smells like roses." Jessica's country single 'Come On Over' and bid to be accepted in the specialist industry is already attracting negative reviews from critics. (Xinhuanet, China)

    County Lines for August 28, 2008  Aug 28, 2008
    Parvo, a virus that attacks the lining of the digestive system and prevents the dog from being able to properly absorb nutrients, is more common in puppies than in adult dogs. However, officials say any dog can be at risk. (Santa Maria Times)

    Move Over Acai - Aronia Surges to the Top of the Superfood List  Aug 26, 2008
    Studies done in the US and around the world indicate that the aronia berry can benefit cardiovascular health, the digestive system, liver health, and muscle recovery after workouts. With this laundry list of benefits, you might expect that people would be eating aronia by the bowlful. (PR Newswire)

    Newsweek: Is there a surgical cure for diabetes?  Aug 26, 2008
    So Rubino wondered whether some part of the digestive system might be malfunctioning and causing diabetes, and whether he could cure the disease simply by removing that part. First, he tried out his theory in hundreds of rats. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Aug 26, 2008
    Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease appear to be caused by an overactive immune system, which causes inflammation in the digestive system. The condition is incurable, and normal treatments include steroids, which can reduce the inflammation, although these have been known to produce side effects. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)

    A spoonful of honey can work wonders  Aug 26, 2008
    And with about 80 percent of it easily assimilated glucose and fructose, honey is suitable for almost everyone, especially for elderly people with a weak digestive system. Apart from its widely recognized nutritional value, honey is also Chinese people's favorite as a "neutral" food with medicinal properties. (Xinhuanet, China)

    1 pound of tough: Born the size of a dollar bill and 122 days early, tiny Sasha hangs in there  Aug 24, 2008
    With her premature digestive system, they start slowly with less than 1 cc of milk about a fifth of a teaspoon. For the first time that day, Jacqueline holds her daughter, nearly a month after she was born. (Missoulian, MT)

    Experimental Drug Shows Early Promise against Cystic Fibrosis  Aug 22, 2008
    It affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States and 70,000 people worldwide. Intensive treatment can prolong the lives of patients into their 30s, 40s and beyond, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (MEDLINEplus)

    Stable team lets Chambers thrive  Aug 20, 2008
    Interesting that Turner uses similar words now that Chambers has a Chargers camp in his digestive system. It's night and day, Turner says. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    John Hamer, left, has chosen a candle with lighting material for an explanation of how such a device would be used by an 18th century Methodist circuit rider. The Rev. Dennis Mardis portrayed such a minister Monday night to those attending a meeting of the Richmond County Historical Society. Photo by Tom MacCallum/Daily Journal  Aug 20, 2008
    It was also thought tobacco juices improved the digestive system, especially for killing worms. Pioneer basic survival skills were illustrated with a candle kit containing the materials needed to start a fire to light the candle. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Chewing gum aids bowel recovery  Aug 19, 2008
    Chewing stimulates the nerves of the digestive system ... Chewing gum appears to speed up the return of normal bowel function by stimulating nerves in the digestive system, say the UK report's authors. (BBC News -- UK)

    Why the Body Needs Water-Soluble Vi...  Aug 19, 2008
    In addition, niacin helps maintain healthy skin, nerves, and digestive system ... A folic acid deficiency may result in anemia and abnormalities in the digestive system. (Suite101.com)

    Chewing gum to promote healing?  Aug 19, 2008
    Gum chewing is thought to act as a kind of "sham feeding," stimulating nerves in the digestive system, triggering the release of gastrointestinal hormones and increasing the production of saliva and secretions from the pancreas. The researchers said further large-scale studies were needed to assess the true benefits of gum chewing on reducing ileus, a problem that is estimated to cost $1-billion a year in health-care expenditures in the United States alone. (Globe and Mail)

    Surgery Patients Get Well Faster With Gum  Aug 19, 2008
    They said that it is thought that chewing gum helps stimulate nerves in the digestive system. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Our bacteria, ourselves: appreciating E. coli  Aug 18, 2008
    At birth, a baby's digestive system is a sterile, undiscovered continent. Then the world gets hold of it. (Boston Globe)

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