Digestive Health

Newsbites: Dietary supplements and cancer; avocados and waist circumference; microbial transplant for IBS; genes and Alzheimer’s

Aug 16, 2022 · · Cancer
There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released recommendations discouraging the use of vitamin and/or mineral supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. The USPSTF concluded that: • The balance of benefits and harms cannot be … Read More

Laxatives: What You Need to Know

Aug 16, 2022 · · Cancer
Almost everyone experiences constipation (defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week) at some time, and older adults are particularly at risk for the problem. In most cases, self-help measures make a difference (see What You Can Do), so you should try these approaches before considering … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Complications of diverticulosis; Bunion surgery; Leaky gut syndrome

Aug 8, 2022 · · Cancer
I have been diagnosed with diverticulosis. Can this condition cause serious complications? Diverticulosis develops in weak areas along the walls of the colon and is characterized by tiny sacs—diverticula—that bulge through these weak spots. Low-fiber diets, physical inactivity, and obesity are associated with diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis don’t suffer … Read More

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Affects Many Older Adults

Jul 20, 2022 · · Cancer
If you frequently suffer from abdominal pain and cramping, along with bouts of constipation and diarrhea, it’s possible you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Up to 40 million Americans are believed to have the condition, which is thought to stem from an overly sensitive colon that can’t cope with … Read More

Ask the Doctor: August 2022

Jul 20, 2022 · · Cancer
Q. I haven’t heard about screenings for hepatits C lately. Are they still recommended? A. As of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says hepatitis C screenings are recommended for all adults ages 18 and older at least once in a lifetime. According to the CDC, four … Read More

Foods to Fight Constipation

Jul 18, 2022 · · Cancer
If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of the leading gastrointestinal complaints in America—about 63 million people in the United States experience the condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chances are most of us have … Read More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Growing Health Concern

Jun 20, 2022 · · Cancer
If you’ve never heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), it’s not surprising—it rarely causes symptoms, and it’s not a condition that shows up in routine physical examinations or blood work. But concerns about NAFLD are growing since experts have learned that it’s a risk factor for … Read More

Repeat Hernia Repair Surgery is Common

Jun 20, 2022 · · Cancer
More than 1 million hernia repair surgeries are performed each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But according to a research letter published March 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, many people undergoing hernia repair eventually experience a recurrence … Read More

News about Nootropics

Jun 20, 2022 · · Cancer
[caption id="attachment_141522" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Sean Gladwell | Getty ImagesNootropics are associated with cognitive benefit.[/caption] If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy … Read More

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