Life After Esophageal Surgery: What Patients Need to Know
When doctors remove a damaged esophagus (food tube) due to cancer, they sometimes use part of the colon (large intestine) to replace it. This study looked at …
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How a Natural Supplement May Protect Your Gut at High Altitudes
When people travel to high mountains, the thinner air can damage their digestive system and cause stomach problems. Researchers found that a natural substance …
Read MoreWhy a 5-Year-Old Boy's Cystic Fibrosis Was Missed at Birth
Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disease that usually gets caught through newborn screening tests. But this case shows it can sometimes be missed. A …
Read MoreWhen Stomach Problems Make Eating Harder: Understanding ARFID
Some people avoid or restrict certain foods, not because they worry about weight, but because of stomach issues, fear of getting sick, or sensitivity to tastes …
Read MoreHigher Protein Feeding in ICU May Increase Vomiting Risk
Researchers analyzed 15 studies involving over 5,000 critically ill patients to see if giving more protein through feeding tubes causes stomach problems. They …
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Celiac Disease in Kids
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack the small intestine. This review …
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