Overweight, smoking, alcohol, nitrite risk factors for stomach and esophageal cancer
Overweight, smoking, alcohol, nitrite risk factors for stomach and esophageal cancer A few main risk factors account for most stomach and esophagus cancers…
Calcium protects against Montezuma's revenge
Calcium protects against Montezuma's revenge Getting enough calcium in your diet may protect you from traveler's diarrhea, scientists in the Netherlands…
Obesity increases risk of acid reflux
Obesity increases risk of acid reflux Obese people, particularly women, have a substantially greater risk of developing chronic acid reflux than their trim…
Celiac disease is more common than once thought
Celiac disease is more common than once thought An autoimmune disease of the gut may be more common than previously thought, and screening the blood for…
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps
Beta-carotene supplements may promote colon polyps Beta-carotene supplements appear to promote the recurrence of potentially pre-cancerous colon polyps in…
Light drinking may prevent colon polyps
Light drinking may prevent colon polyps New research from New York suggests moderate drinking may help prevent the growth of cancer-linked polyps. The study…
Exercise linked to a lower risk of gallstones
Exercise linked to a lower risk of gallstones A daily run or swim could put real distance between you and painful, debilitating gallstones, according to a…
Chewing gum after meals may fight reflux
Chewing gum after meals may fight reflux Researchers say chewing on a piece of gum for about a half-hour after each meal can give some relief from acid…
High fibre diet shown to protect from colon cancer risk
High fibre diet shown to protect from colon cancer risk It seems that fiber can reduce bowel cancer risk, scientists said last Friday. A massive study of…
Study shows why aspirin and fiber prevent colon cancer
Study shows why aspirin and fiber prevent colon cancer Painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may help prevent colon cancer by preventing tumor cells from…