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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Too Much or Too Little? Understanding Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Kids
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are essential nutrients that help children grow, fight infections, and develop properly. Unlike other vitamins that …
Read MoreWhy Your Stomach Might Suffer When Your Pituitary Gland Isn't Working Right
Your pituitary gland is a tiny but powerful part of your brain that controls many hormones in your body. When it doesn't work properly, it can cause problems …
Read MoreTwo Weight Loss Surgeries Work Differently Than Expected
Researchers compared two popular weight loss surgeries to understand how they help people lose weight. One surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) works by making …
Read MoreHidden Signs of Celiac Disease: Why Nutrient Deficiencies Matter
Celiac disease is a serious condition where the body can't properly digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. When left untreated, it damages …
Read MoreVitamin A Supplements Restored a Woman's Night Vision
A 69-year-old woman experienced progressive difficulty seeing at night, a condition called night blindness. Doctors discovered she had very low vitamin A …
Read MoreWhen a Gluten-Free Diet Isn't Enough: Understanding Stubborn Celiac Disease
Most people with celiac disease feel better when they stop eating gluten. But for some patients, following a strict gluten-free diet doesn't help—their …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Your Gut Absorb Nutrients Better
Researchers tested 99 traditional plant medicines to see which ones help the intestines absorb glutamine, an amino acid important for gut health. They …
Read MoreIron Infusions Can Cause Serious Low Phosphate Levels
A new case study describes a woman who developed severe low phosphate levels after receiving iron infusions to treat anemia. Iron infusions, while usually …
Read MoreEating Right When Your Small Intestine Is Shorter Than Normal
Short bowel syndrome happens when someone's small intestine is much shorter than usual, making it harder for their body to absorb nutrients and water from …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Spot When Kids Can't Absorb Food Properly
Researchers created a comprehensive guide to help doctors better identify and treat children who have trouble absorbing nutrients from food. This condition, …
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