More articles about: Digestive (GI) Conditions
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Feeling anxious? Try this breathing technique
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are an effective tool for mental health and cultivating a healthy brain-gut connection. Dr. Megan Riehl explains and demonstrates the proper technique.
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Taking the pain out of unexplained physical symptoms in kids
How pediatric teams are working to improve diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom and related disorders in the hospital setting.
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Tofacitinib for severe ulcerative colitis: Will it prevent colectomies?
A new Michigan Medicine study shows promising results in use of tofacitinib in treatment of acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) to reduce colectomy.
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One Doctor’s American Dream: To Stop Hate
Asian-American history is American history. Dr. William D. Chey shares his immigrant father’s legacy, his own experience and calls on youth to practice the values of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their lives.
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How to Best Manage Crohn’s Disease
As Crohn’s disease rates increase steadily, effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease are more important than ever.
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How to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health This Holiday Season
Navigating the winter during a pandemic will present new challenges for maintaining mental and physical health. An expert gives advice on weathering the COVID pandemic in the coming months.
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Does Kiwifruit Help Chronic Constipation?
A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
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Is Chocolate Safe for People with IBS?
With Halloween and the holiday season right around the corner, people with IBS may want to reconsider choosing to eat chocolate.
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Cannabis, Probiotics and More: What Works Best for IBS?
A doctor’s overview of several complementary and alternative medicine therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.
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Fragmented Care and IBD: Outcomes in U.S. Veterans
New research in veterans shows IBD outcomes suffer as a result of fragmented care.
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Does PPI Response Predict Other Conditions?
A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD.
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How to Tackle IBS with Food
IBS can be debilitating for those that have severe symptoms, but its biggest culprit might also be its remedy: food. Try this low FODMAP chocolate recipe all while sticking to your gut-friendly diet!
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Serious Complication of Crohn’s Disease May Be Preventable in Young People
Risk of developing perianal fistula, a side effect of Crohn’s Disease common in children, may be reduced by utilizing steroid-sparing therapies.
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Energy Drinks, Caffeine and Your Digestion
From IBS and IBD to general GI distress, learn more about how sugar and caffeine-laden energy drinks can affect your body. An expert provides five ways to get your caffeine boost without the upset stomach.
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Thrive With Your Family: Supporting Kids With Chronic Diseases During COVID-19
Children with chronic conditions may need extra support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our expert panel offers advice and tips for parents navigate these challenges.