Overuse of antibiotics may lead to the death of good gut bacteria, according to a study performed on mice by Dr. Vincent Young at the University of Michigan.
Read MoreSoluble psyllium fiber is the most effective treatment for IBS, according to researchers in the Netherlands.
Read MoreFor people with celiac disease, a meal involving wheat products can trigger stomach cramping, diarrhea, and bloating.
Read MoreSome Japanese tradition herbal formulas may help patients with GI problems who experience unwanted side effects of conventional Western medications.
Read MoreBroccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a compound that can act as an antibiotic, reducing the prevalence of H. pylori in the gut. H. pylori can cause ulcers and cancer in the stomach.
Read MoreNorthwestern University researchers are working on an oral vaccine that uses probiotics for the delivery of the vaccine.
Read MoreResearchers in the U.S. and Europe have shown that aspirin helps reduce the likelihood of developing colon polyps, which may precede the development of colon cancer.
Read MoreMany researchers and lay people believe that probiotics, good microorganisms that are found in the body, can be beneficial to people who suffer from IBS, urinary tract infections, and other diseases.
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