What not to eat with bile duct cancer
Certain foods can exacerbate symptoms of bile duct cancer. People may find relief by avoiding those foods, such as processed foods. A dietitian can also help create an appropriate eating plan.
Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of 'gut' health
A healthy person has a general balance of good and bad bacteria. But that balance is thrown off when someone gets sick. So, to help boost their levels of good bacteria, many people take probiotic supplements—live bacteria inside of a pill. Various commercial probiotic supplements are available for consumer purchase, and while health experts generally agree about their overall safety, controversy surrounds their efficacy.
Heartburn (acid reflux) treatments
Treatment of acid reflux mainly relies on lifestyle changes that prevent attacks. Acid reflux is one of the most common digestive disorders and affects millions of people worldwide at some point in their lives.
Heartburn (acid reflux) prevention
Heartburn and acid reflux can be prevented by several simple lifestyle changes.
Gut microbiota reveals whether drug therapies work in inflammatory bowel diseases
A study indicates that the gut microbiota of patients suffering from inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders can be used to predict whether they will benefit from expensive therapies. The study also confirms the key role of therapies that have a beneficial effect on the gut microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases.