2009-10-03 18:19:24
A study reported in the International Journal of Cancer states that a Canadian team has discovered a link between ... read more
2009-10-03 18:14:45
Popcorn contains high levels of polyphenols, antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of some disease, including heart disease ... read more
2009-10-03 18:10:58
Fairly new to the market are products called functional foods, which provide more than just basic nutrition. Probiotics and ... read more
2009-10-03 18:09:40
People with celiac disease in south-central Pennsylvania will be delighted to know that their medical needs are being met ... read more
2009-10-03 18:05:34
Celiac disease is caused by sensitivity to gluten, which is found in wheat; however, many patients who test negative ... read more
2009-10-03 18:03:25
Patients with celiac disease can suffer life-threatening problems, including low bone density, anemia, and serious malnutrition. There are many ... read more
2009-10-03 18:01:49
Manufacturers of high-fiber foods are working on adding more healthy fiber to their prepackaged products. In the past, more ... read more
2009-10-03 17:54:48
Many people with GI disorders are troubled by gas: bloating, belching, or flatulence. This site gives the causes of ... read more
2009-10-03 17:52:07
A study published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery suggests that after gastric bypass surgery, probiotics will help reduce ... read more
2009-10-03 17:41:37
A study in the journal Obesity examined subordinate monkeys who were often excluded from group activities, such as grooming. ... read more
2009-08-04 19:38:33
A study of the blood of Air Force recruits from the 1950s shows that gluten intolerance is four times ... read more
2009-08-04 19:37:44
Do probiotics help treat diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition caused by bacterial infection of small pouches in the lining ... read more
2009-08-04 19:35:49
A study of 60,000 people published in the British Journal of Cancer showed that vegetarians are less likely to ... read more
2009-08-04 19:34:17
Over-the-counter herbal and vitamin supplements are an inexpensive and seemingly safe alternative to prescription medications. After all, the label ... read more
2009-08-04 19:33:01
A tighter hold on the wallet can mean tightening the belt as well. There are smart ways to save ... read more
2009-08-04 19:23:14
A study recently published in Pediatrics shows that children who were treated with probiotics showed a decrease in cold ... read more
2009-08-04 19:22:16
A Finnish study shows that celiac disease can affect adults for the first time, rather than striking in childhood. ... read more
2009-07-09 09:51:11
A study by Professor Ashima Kant of Queens College of the City University of New York shows that people ... read more
2009-07-09 09:50:04
With all the buzz about Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, it’s good to know that there is now Gluten-Free Faces, ... read more
2009-07-09 09:38:08
There are 4 major causes for diarrhea: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a bacterial GI infection, ... read more
2009-06-07 18:50:30
Researchers at the Spanish National Research Council placed 10 healthy people on gluten-free diets, and then measured levels of ... read more
2009-06-07 18:47:22
A new drug for gastrointestinal conditions, called Rezular, did not pass Phase III clinical trials conducted by its Irish ... read more
2009-05-19 09:29:14
A study at the UK Cancer Research demonstrated that aspirin can prevent certain kinds of cancer by blocking proteins ... read more
2009-05-19 09:27:55
You have probably heard about probiotics, the wonder supplement that contain bacteria. Research shows that probiotics can also improve ... read more
2009-05-19 09:24:52
Probiotic Supplements Can Help Prevent Obesity in Pregnant WomenAnother trick up the sleeves of probiotic products! The European Congress ... read more
2009-05-03 10:21:08
A study to be published in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that geographic ... read more
2009-05-03 10:19:46
Starbucks has added a gluten-free pastry to its menu. Valencia Orange Cake is made with seven gluten-free ingredients and ... read more
2009-05-03 10:18:36
A support group in Delray Beach, FL, has raised $9,000 to offset the cost of gluten-free bread for people ... read more
2009-05-03 10:17:25
A mouse study performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston shows that dietary glutamine helps protect against ... read more
2009-04-12 17:33:43
Prebiotics intended to feed healthy gut bacteria are more popular these days as an ingredient in common food products, ... read more
2009-03-30 20:30:38
A recent study of 52,700 men and women in the UK has shown that, as a whole, vegetarians have ... read more
2009-03-30 20:11:32
Researchers in Kyoto, Japan, have found that urease antibodies consumed in yogurt may help reduce gastritis and stomach ulcers ... read more
2009-03-10 13:53:48
One in four Americans gets a food-related illness each year, despite the safety of the American food supply. Some ... read more
2009-03-10 13:51:44
Each year, over 500,000 Americans die from cancer, but many medical professionals believe that eating a healthier diet can ... read more
2009-02-28 20:38:37
The media portray colon cleansers as a necessary to a clean colon; however many medical experts believe these products ... read more
2009-01-25 18:05:58
Many medical practitioners are now incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into their patients’ treatment plans. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, ... read more
2009-01-19 19:44:55
Last year, 231 new products that included probiotics, healthy bacteria normally found in the digestive tract, appeared in stores. ... read more
2009-01-19 19:40:52
If you’re looking for a new way to keep that “lose weight” New Year’s resolution, fiber may be the ... read more
2008-12-02 15:56:07
According to researchers at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, yoga may prove beneficial for IBS patients. A recent ... read more
2008-11-22 19:45:17
Most of us have heard of the benefits of products that contain probiotics, including improved digestion and allergies. Some ... read more
2008-11-22 19:44:00
Many researchers are studying the positive effects of practicing yoga. Doctors report improvement in patients with conditions such as ... read more
2008-11-10 16:57:27
More food items these days are including good bacteria, called probiotics. According to dietitian Dee Harwell of Dynamic Dietetics, ... read more
2008-09-28 12:39:21
As a result of the deaths related to ephedra, the FDA now requires that any adverse effects of dietary ... read more
2008-09-28 12:34:38
Kefir is a yogurt-like beverage, containing different types of bacterial cultures and yeast, that has been advertized as a ... read more
2008-09-06 15:11:38
A study conducted by Boston University found that ayurvedic medicines and traditional herbal mixtures made in India are often ... read more
2008-09-06 15:08:40
Researchers at Cork University College in Ireland recently demonstrated that a special strain of probiotic not only affect the ... read more
2008-08-24 16:36:06
For people with celiac disease, a new medication may end the fear of dining out. Alba Therapeutics is working ... read more
2008-07-08 19:48:06
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is currently recruiting women with IBS to participate in a study ... read more
2008-07-03 20:28:11
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal reports that Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 is an effective probiotic treatment for long-term diarrhea ... read more
2008-04-25 05:54:31
Fiber has many benefits, including better digestion, improvement of bowel movement, and reduced risk of diabetes; however, most Americans ... read more
2008-04-12 11:14:01
The last 10 years have seen a marked increase in the number of Americans with food allergies. One in ... read more
2008-04-05 17:48:49
Feta cheese is now more than a delicious addition to a Mediterranean meal—it also has antibiotic properties. Panagiotis Chanos ... read more
2008-03-28 06:25:30
One of the difficulties in treating IBS is that drug may prove ineffective for patients or may be associated ... read more
2008-03-28 06:23:57
A study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology shows that lack of a naturally occurring ... read more
2008-03-28 06:22:03
Researchers at the Ohio State University tested lemon oil, distilled water, and lavender to determine if fragrances affect mood, ... read more
2008-01-30 06:57:52
According to Dutch researchers, there was a significant mortality (8%) in a group of participants who used probiotics in ... read more
2008-01-27 11:01:49
Yogurt maker Dannon is being sued by Trish Wiener for misleading advertising. Wiener claims that she purchased Dannon’s Activia, ... read more
2008-01-05 11:53:33
When most people think of bacteria, they think of sickness. However, products containing bacteria are a growing trend in ... read more
2007-10-10 12:36:55
A group of researchers in Taiwan showed that natural clay named Dioctahedral smectite (DS) was useful in treating diarrhea-predominant ... read more
2007-10-10 12:35:51
Osteopathy is a manual treatment to relieve body complaints, which relies on mobilizing and manipulating body. In a recent ... read more
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