Climate Change Could Make Diarrheal Illness More Common

• Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
• January 19, 2024
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People are more prone to coming down with a common gastrointestinal infection on hot, humid days, new research shows.

The British study suggests that climate change and global warming could increase cases of diarrheal illness caused by campylobacter bacterial in...

Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• May 5, 2023
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Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.

Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

The telltale...

Gastro Docs Say 'Trust Your Gut,' Seek Help for Digestive Issues

• By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 5, 2022
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A leading group of U.S. tummy doctors wants Americans to get used to talking about their bowel symptoms, at least with their physicians.

People are hesitant to discuss digestive trouble with a medical professional, with one in three saying they would mention it only if t...

1 in 10 People Have Gastro Issues After a Meal

• Steven Reinberg
• October 6, 2021
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If you often have a stomachache after eating, you're not alone, a new survey finds. One in 10 people experience frequent meal-related pain.

This includes 13% of women and 9% of men, and is most common in 18- to 28-year-olds (15%), according to an online survey of more th...