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)
