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Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects ’Good’ Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected

Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Experts offer advice on how to get ready for a colonoscopy

Peppermint Oil, Fiber Can Fight Irritable Bowel
These older treatments may sometimes work best, researchers say

Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects

Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds

Health Tip: Hiccups Can Wreak Havoc
What causes them, and how to stop them

Intestinal Bacteria Trigger Immune Response
Finding suggests new treatments for bowel diseases, study says

Acrylamide Doesn’t Raise Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
Large study found no danger from chemical produced during high-temp cooking

Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer
H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests

IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits
Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says