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Gluten-free does not mean low-calorie, nutrition experts say
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Gluten-free does not mean low-calorie, nutrition experts sayThe popularity of gluten-free food helps people with celiac disease because there are more products available that meet their needs,…
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Task force issues updated obesity guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new guidelines on obesity, urging primary care physicians to screen patients for…
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Patients find PPIs can cause new health problems
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Patients find PPIs can cause new health problemsPatients find long-term use of proton pump inhibitors to reduce acid reflux can lead to other health problems, such as…
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Few seniors take advantage of free wellness visits
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Few seniors take advantage of free wellness visitsThe Affordable Care Act includes a free wellness visit for seniors, which can be used to schedule preventive care screenings,…
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Diet plays important role in gut health, experts say
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Diet plays important role in gut health, experts sayA healthy gut is part of good overall health and immunity, and registered dietitian and author Kathie Madonna Swift says…
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Conflicting messages on artificial sweeteners
The artificial sweeteners sucralose, aspartame and saccharine are “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA, but the Center for Science…
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Urban children are more prone to food allergies than rural peers
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / Urban children are more prone to food allergies than rural peersCity-dwelling children were more likely to have some form of food allergy than children living in suburban or rural areas,…
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"Gluten-free" doesn't necessarily mean healthy
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / "Gluten-free" doesn't necessarily mean healthyThe incidence of gluten-related disorders has risen significantly in the last half-century, and so has the amount of gluten in…
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No evidence supports colonic irrigation for IBS
American College of Gastroenterology / Patient News / No evidence supports colonic irrigation for IBSColonic irrigation is not proven to treat irritable bowel syndrome or any other condition. Instead colonic irrigation can disturb the…
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CDC quiz lets patients assess hepatitis risk
A CDC hepatitis awareness campaign includes an online quiz to assess patients’ risk of hepatitis. The questionnaire evaluates risk factors…