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Not a Drop to Drink
Avoiding tummy troubles
If your travels take you to developing countries around the globe, or to Mexico, follow the smart advice: don’t drink the water. You may get diarrhea and become sick from germs in the water. -
Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Acid Reflux
OTC medications are just a Band-Aid
The numbers are huge. Worldwide, 18% of people suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly called acid reflux.
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Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Newly revised edition
Armed with more information and beneficial recipes, dietitian Elaine Magee has updated and re-released one of the most popular books in her seven-book series on nutrition and health. -
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Although IBS is a common disorder—affecting 10 to 15% of the U.S. population—it’s also one of the most misunderstood, even among doctors. William D. Chey, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan Health System offers tips to help separate IBS fact from fiction. -
Problems Digesting Dairy Products?
Being lactose intolerant means you can't digest lactose—the natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. About 30 to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant. -
Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
New drug approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adult women aged 18 and over. -
These Stones Can Ruin Your Day
Gallstones can be a serious, common problem, especially for women. -
Understanding the Heartache of Heartburn
Diseases and Conditions
Anything that tastes really good is likely to give you heartburn. Fat does a lot of things that promote heartburn. -
Facts About Crohn’s Disease
Read the facts about the symptoms and treatments for Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract.
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