Archives: Patient News
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Study links celiac disease to depression, eating issues
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Study links celiac disease to depression, eating issuesA Syracuse University study found 37% of women with celiac disease were depressed and 22% had symptoms of disordered eating,…
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Colon cancer patient sees benefits of regular screenings
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Uncategorized / Colon cancer patient sees benefits of regular screeningsWayne Reynolds of Dallas began getting regular colonoscopies at age 35, after a bleeding polyps diagnosis, but he admits he…
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Watch Diet, Exercise to Avoid Holiday Digestive Problems
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Watch Diet, Exercise to Avoid Holiday Digestive ProblemsParing down the “to-do” list and getting more exercise can help reduce stomach troubles such as heartburn and irritable bowel…
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Study: Gut Bacteria Could Affect Allergy Development
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Study: Gut Bacteria Could Affect Allergy DevelopmentSwedish researchers reported that infants with a high level of diversity in their gut bacteria may be less likely to…
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Try Alternative Remedies if Heartburn Hits During Holidays
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Try Alternative Remedies if Heartburn Hits During HolidaysIf you have GERD — a common condition that causes symptoms from acid indigestion to chest pain severe enough to…
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Women's High Blood Sugar Linked to Colorectal Cancer: Study
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Women's High Blood Sugar Linked to Colorectal Cancer: StudyThere may be a link between high blood sugar levels and an increased risk of colorectal cancer in older women,…
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Medicare to Pay for Obesity Prevention
Medicare announced Tuesday it will pay for screenings and preventive services to help recipients curb obesity and the medical ailments…
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Hepatitis Screening Offered With Routine Colonoscopy Accepted by 75%
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Hepatitis Screening Offered With Routine Colonoscopy Accepted by 75%A screening colonoscopy can provide a convenient opportunity to simultaneously test older adults for hepatitis, based on a study of…
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Colorectal Cancer Among the Diseases More Common in Minorities
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Colorectal Cancer Among the Diseases More Common in MinoritiesColorectal cancer is among the diseases that are more common and yield poorer outcomes in minorities, with data from one…
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9 Serious Conditions that Mimic Heartburn
Heartburn-like pain is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but several other conditions can cause a burning feeling…