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Studies document benefits of linaclotide for IBS patients
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Studies document benefits of linaclotide for IBS patientsTwo new studies published online in The American Journal of Gastroenterology report that a new therapy significantly reduces constipation and…
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Study links probiotics to reduced IBS symptoms
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Study links probiotics to reduced IBS symptomsA small study in China found patients with irritable bowel syndrome who took a probiotic treatment containing the Bifidobacterium longum…
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Not all sources of gluten are obvious, dietitian says
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Not all sources of gluten are obvious, dietitian saysFollowing a gluten-free diet includes watching out for hidden sources of gluten, which can be in condiments such as soy…
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People have choices when removing dairy from a diet, experts say
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / People have choices when removing dairy from a diet, experts sayPeople who remove dairy from their diet have many whole-food options for getting the protein and nutrients they need, along…
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Study looks at benefits of organic produce, meats
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Study looks at benefits of organic produce, meatsU.S. researchers reviewed more than 200 studies and found organic produce and meat generally do not contain more vitamins and…
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Fitness in midlife may stave off chronic diseases later
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Fitness in midlife may stave off chronic diseases laterMedicare claims data on more than 18,600 healthy men and women revealed that middle-aged adults with the highest levels of…
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Match probiotic strain to health goals, nutritionist says
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Match probiotic strain to health goals, nutritionist saysGetting the correct probiotic strain is important to achieving health goals, says nutrition manager Keiy Murofushi of Alta Bates Summit…
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Statins lower pancreatitis risk, study shows
A meta-analysis of 21 studies showed that statin drugs reduced the risk of pancreatic inflammation in patients with normal or…
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Study shows Americans eat too much salt, not enough potassium
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Study shows Americans eat too much salt, not enough potassiumA CDC study on salt consumption found less than 10% of people kept their intake within the 2,300 milligrams per…
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Physicians push black men to get CRC screenings
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Physicians push black men to get CRC screeningsSouth Florida physicians are stepping up efforts to convince black, male patients to get colorectal cancer screenings because African-Americans have…