FindHealthNews Index  |  Save/Exchange Information |  WikiWax Archive: News, Reviews, and Articles on Digestive Latest News: Digestive Zoo Gorilla 'Doing Well' After Colonoscopy  Nov 7, 2008 Gigi Suffering From Digestive Problems ... Last week, zookeepers reported that Gigi was having digestive problems. (Click2Houston, TX) 10 never-to-ignore symptoms of pain  Nov 7, 2008 These symptoms could result from infection, medication side effects, a digestive disorder or colon cancer. Feeling full after eating less: Feeling fuller than normal after eating less than usual could warn of gastrointestinal problems, ranging from indigestion caused by acid reflux to some cancers. (India Times, India) Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer  Nov 6, 2008 Thursday, November 6, 2008. Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds. (U.S. News & World Report) Clue Discovered In Spread Of 'Superbugs'  Nov 6, 2008 (May 26, 2006) "Harmless" bacteria in the digestive tracts of dairy cows, may not be so harmless after all. They may be a reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes that can be transferred to more harmful. (Science Daily) Powerful Inhalant Marketed To Teens In New Way  Nov 6, 2008 Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. The rising cost of living is taking its toll on American families. (KIRO TV, WA) Airport Security Found Ignoring Unattended Bag  Nov 6, 2008 E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Sacramento Sheriff Plans To Change Deputies' Training For Airport Security. (KCRA 3, CA) University leads study of chronic disorders  Nov 6, 2008 The University is on track to become the national leader in investigations into the genetics of mental disorders, as well as metabolic and digestive diseases, said Jay Tischfield, the chair for Department of Genetics. Only one month into the renewal of a $57. (The Daily Targum, NJ) More Topical than Ever: Alternatives to Oral Pain Relievers  Nov 6, 2008 Topical pain relievers bypass the digestive system so there is little or no risk of side effects that can potentially damage internal organs like the stomach, liver or even heart. Topicals do not carry the risk of addiction associated with some prescription oral pain relievers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL) Malaria drug potency is restored  Nov 6, 2008 However, to be effective chloroquine must reach a high concentration in the digestive apparatus of the parasite ... The La Trobe team believes that primaquine acts to block the pores on the surface of the parasite's digestive apparatus - thus preventing chloroquine from leaking out. (Yahoo News -- Malaria) Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Nov 6, 2008 Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease appear to be caused by an overactive immune system, which causes inflammation in the digestive system. The condition is incurable, and normal treatments include steroids, which can reduce the inflammation, although these have been known to produce side effects. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine) Republican Judges Swept Out Of Office  Nov 6, 2008 Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. There are plenty of low-cost ways you and your family can conserve energy at home. (Click2Houston, TX) Rice Can Trigger Severe Gut Reaction in Infants  Nov 6, 2008 The reaction is known as "food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome," or FPIES -- an inflammatory response of the digestive system to certain food proteins, including those in cow's milk, soy, meat and grains ... Children with FPIES often have several episodes before the problem is diagnosed, Kemp and his colleagues note, and knowing that rice is a potential cause of severe digestive symptoms may lead to earlier diagnosis. (MEDLINEplus) High Expectations  Nov 6, 2008 (When THC enters the bloodstream from the digestive tract, it is broken down by the liver into even more psychoactive molecules. Nor has Marinol been approved in the United States to treat pain. (Slate) Researchers describe how chronic inflammation can lead to stomach cancer  Nov 6, 2008 "This study shows that accumulation of IL-1 , which is induced by infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the gastrointestinal tract, is a significant contributor to the onset of stomach cancer," said lead author Timothy C. Wang, M.D., chief of the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases and the Dorothy L. and Daniel H. Silberberg Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. "We show in this study that IL-1 works by activating a type... (EurekAlert!) 10 Symptoms Not To Ignore  Nov 6, 2008 These symptoms could result from infection, medication side effects, a digestive disorder or colon cancer. 7. (Newsmax) Phila. organization wins $7.6M NIH grant  Nov 5, 2008 The organization said the grant was awarded through five NIH institutes: the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases; the National Eye Institute; the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases; the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA) * Study says average age of onset of depression is 24  Nov 5, 2008 Chiang said depression can affect not only mental health but also physical health, affecting cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, skeletal, nervous and skin immune systems. The WHO has classified depression as one of the top three most common diseases of the 21st century. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World) Health departments E. coli probe expands  Nov 5, 2008 This illness relates to the digestive system. . (Burlington Post) Antioxidant Effects From Eating Almonds  Nov 5, 2008 (July 1, 2008) Researchers have identified potential prebiotic properties in almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut. (Nov. (Science Daily) • Pay more, eat less: Speaker brings food philosophy to Ketchum  Nov 5, 2008 "They mobbed together for safety. Then a predator would scare them and they'd move on. It also benefits the areas they graze because their digestive system breaks down the dead grass, turning it into manure.". This business of getting from nature without destroying nature is a philosophy Pollan developed as a journalist writing about gardening. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Story: Elijah Mense  Nov 4, 2008 Mense is paying out of pocket for a digestive medicine that costs $80 every couple weeks. That's tough; she doesn't work because Elijah needs constant care. (Anchorage Daily News) Diabetes Medication May Be Linked To Lower Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular Disease  Nov 4, 2008 This study was also supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Editorial: Innovative Approaches Needed to Ensure Safety of Diabetes Medications. (Science Daily) Previously unknown immune cell may help those with Crohn's and colitis  Nov 4, 2008 Funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases supported this research. Washington University School of Medicine's 2,100 employed and volunteer faculty physicians also are the medical staff of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals. (EurekAlert!) Second toddler diagnosed with rare genetic disorder  Nov 3, 2008 Monday, November 03, 2008. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com) Texas Tech Takes Down No. 1 Texas  Nov 2, 2008 Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. In the workplace its the little things that get you noticed and help you stand out above the rest. (KCRA 3, CA) Can bacteria kill mussels?  Nov 2, 2008 According to Molloy's research, when mussels ingest a high density of a strain of the bacteria, a toxin inside the bacteria's cells destroys the creatures' digestive tract. Mussels readily feed on the bacteria, making it superior to a treatment like chlorine, which causes the mussels to close their feeding valves defensively. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID) Probiotics: More hype than help for your belly?  Nov 1, 2008 Products with good bacteria claim to help treat a number of digestive ills ... Sept. 19: There are as many as 100 trillion microbes living in your digestive system ... While you don't need probiotics in your diet to be healthy, people with mild digestive concerns, who are taking antibiotics or those who are lactose intolerant might benefit from certain probiotics, studies suggest. (MSNBC -- Health) Fascination with flies becomes a real buzz  Nov 1, 2008 Consider, for example, the larvae of flightless species that live in the digestive fluids inside carnivorous pitcher plants. They dine on prey snared by the plant, somehow avoiding being devoured themselves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia) Healthful Hints: There’s critters in that there hot tub  Nov 1, 2008 Most people have no other symptoms, but a few get a mild fever, feel ill, may have digestive upset or develop an ear canal infection. A small few can develop serious illness from a large abscess or having the bugs find their way into their bloodstream, both of which demand treatment. (Winona Daily News, MN) Study reports Double Balloon Endoscopy useful for diagnosis and treatment of obscure GI bleeding  Nov 1, 2008 Founded in 1941, the mission of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy ... Using flexible, thin tubes called endoscopes, endoscopists are able to access the human digestive tract without incisions via natural orifices. (EurekAlert!) Responding to vaccines ruling  Oct 31, 2008 When we inject into the body we are bypassing the body s natural routes of defense; the injected ingredients cannot be buffered in the digestive tract or filtered by the liver; and injections have the ability to cross the blood brain barrier. We choose to live healthfully every day. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL) Frankincense Essential Oil  Oct 31, 2008 Frankincense has been used by both the West and the East for centuries to treat a number of conditions; these include rheumatism, skin disease, nervous complaints, digestive problems, respiratory infections and syphilis. Nero is said to have burned a year's production of frankincense at the funeral of Poppaea, his wife. (Suite101.com) Bedford Springs Resort to Host Annual Women's Wellness Weekend  Oct 31, 2008 Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is a full-service women's hospital, which has now expanded to include a range of services for women and men: diagnostic imaging, including CT and MRI, a Heart Center, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, digestive disorders, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive abdominal surgery and vascular surgery. Bedford Springs Resort re-opened in July 2007 following a $120-million restoration and expansion. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases) Petechial hits Ho Chi Minh City  Oct 31, 2008 It can lead to respiratory and digestive problems. The disease was attributed to bad weather and poor living conditions, which created favorable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, said Nga. (Xinhuanet, China) Is Your Dog Too Fat?  Oct 30, 2008 says the complications include diabetes, joint and bone damage, heart disease, breathing problems, digestive disorders and an increased risk of cancer ... Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. (KCRA 3, CA) • For constipation, hot water keeps things flowing  Oct 30, 2008 Other simple remedies include eating prunes, increasing fiber intake by consuming more whole grains or using Metamucil, using stool softeners or laxatives sparingly or using over-the-counter products such as Digestive Advantage for Constipation. To give you related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports "Gallbladder Disease." "Dr. Gott's Compelling Home Remedies" and "Constipation and Diarrhea." Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed, stamped No. 10... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Five Tips for Keeping Pets Healthy and Vet Bills Down  Oct 30, 2008 (ARA) - When it comes to caring for our pets' health, most of us don't bat an eye when it comes to spending money on expensive prescriptions or procedures, even for common health problems like skin allergies, digestive upset and urinary tract infections. But with the average household owning 1. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL) Feel-good foods: What you eat can affect your mood  Oct 30, 2008 Caffeine blocks the soothing effects of the brain s feel-good messenger called GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid) that can calm mood and the digestive tract, said Molly Siple, author of Eating for Recovery (Lifelong, $17. 95). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health) Sex Offenders Warned Before Halloween  Oct 30, 2008 Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. Having a hard time maintaining a beautiful garden. (Click2Houston, TX) Army suicide: Preventable deaths  Oct 30, 2008 Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment. Quotable. (Florida Times-Union) Red Meat Helps Spur a Food Poison Germ  Oct 30, 2008 The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has more about. SOURCE: University of California - San Diego, news release, Oct. 29, 2008. (Washington Post) Pinching pennies? Not these proud pet parents  Oct 30, 2008 That's because many pet owners, who upgraded their kibble after contaminated pet food killed or sickened thousands of animals last year are leery of switching back, a move that could cause digestive problems. Once people have their pets on a certain pet food, there's health risks to switching over to another, Hottovy said. (San Diego Union-Tribune) Constipation Problem  Oct 29, 2008 The digestive system was not designed to handle the amount of food paste from the white sugar, white flour, white rice, pasta, and hydrogenated fats. All the white refined products turn into destructive paste and sugar that destroy the vitamins and minerals. (Suite101.com) How to Keep Your Family Flu-free  Oct 29, 2008 Eating raw fruits and vegetables not only helps your digestive health, it also strengthens your immune system. But as any mom can tell you, it's hard to get your family thrilled about noshing on raw carrots all day. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL) Your Child's Autism: How to Solve a Piece of the Puzzle  Oct 29, 2008 GI issues may be the result of an immature or problematic digestive system that is unable to break down complex protein chains like those in dairy and wheat. Families have found that following a gluten-free, casein free (GFCF) diet or another type of restricted diet resolves these symptoms and improves the child's overall well-being. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL) Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder'  Oct 29, 2008 Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease appear to be caused by an overactive immune system, which causes inflammation in the digestive system. The condition is incurable, and normal treatments include steroids, which can reduce the inflammation, although these have been known to produce side effects. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine) Stay-at-home fun  Oct 28, 2008 For the base 300g plain sweet biscuits such as digestive, wheatmeal or Nice, finely crushed 125g butter, melted 1 tbsp cocoa powder, plus extra for serving pinch of salt. For the filling 100g dark chocolate 200g sour cream or creme fraiche 600g cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 200g castor sugar 2 tbsp plain flour, sifted 1 tbsp orange or lemon zest, grated 3 large eggs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment) Gay Marriage Ban Becomes Big Money Race  Oct 28, 2008 E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 8:52 am PDT October 27, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA) Keep Your Health on Track During The Hectic Holiday Season  Oct 28, 2008 Despite all of the celebrations, the holidays also lead to busy schedules, increased travel and less time to worry about health concerns, especially when those concerns affect our digestive systems. The disruption of daily routines during the holidays -- indulging in foods that are low in fiber or high in fats, traveling, receiving visitors, or even being dehydrated from consuming alcohol at holiday parties -- may invite seasonal constipation. (Pekin Times, IL) More Topical than Ever: Alternatives to Oral Pain Relievers  Oct 28, 2008 Topical pain relievers bypass the digestive system so there is little or no risk of side effects that can potentially damage internal organs like the stomach, liver or even heart. Topicals do not carry the risk of addiction associated with some prescription oral pain relievers. (Pekin Times, IL) Celebrating Christmas With a Pet Do...  Oct 28, 2008 Secure the Christmas tree to prevent tipping; keep glass Christmas tree ornaments on the higher branches; avoid using tinsel, which can cause digestive obstructions for a dog; and avoid using ornaments and decorations that are edible - they will get eaten. The holidays can be hectic, especially for dog owners and other pet lovers, but planning ahead this holiday season will help to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for pets and their humans. (Suite101.com) Audit: 8 LI health centers overbilled the state  Oct 28, 2008 Named yesterday on the list were Endoscopy Center of Long Island in ; Day Op Center of Long Island in Mineola, which has two offices; Digestive Health Center of ; South Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lynbrook; Long Island Center for Digestive Health, Garden City; Dr. Eli Anker in ; and Dr. Edward Fryman in Seaford ... Denise Farentino, administrator of the Digestive Health Center of Huntington, said Newsday's call was her first notice of the audit. (Newsday) Student, university settle disability dispute  Oct 28, 2008 The syndrome has no known cause or cure, the best treatment being to stay hydrated and rest in a dark, quiet room, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. In January, Ms. Greene submitted doctors' letters to ASU's Testing and Disability Services, which issued an accommodation form asking professors to be lenient about absences, but gave them discretion to drop her if she couldn't meet expectations. (The Augusta Chronicle) Food allergies increasing in U.S. kids, study says  Oct 28, 2008 Some parents may not know the difference between immune system-based food allergies and digestive disorders like lactose intolerance, so it s possible the study s findings are a bit off, Branum said. However, the study s results mirror older national estimates that were extrapolated from smaller, more intensive studies, said Dr. Hugh Sampson, a food allergy researcher at the Mount Sinai School of medicine. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC) New Antibiotic Target And Antibiotic Mechanism Identified; Discoveries Hold Promise For Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis  Oct 28, 2008 27, 2008) A team of Rutgers University scientists led by Richard H. Ebright and Eddy Arnold has identified a new antibiotic target and a new antibiotic mechanism that may enable the development of broad-spectrum antibacterial agents effective against bacterial pathogens resistant to current antibiotics. In particular, the results could lead the way to new treatments for tuberculosis (TB) that involve shorter courses of therapy and are effective against drug-resistant TB.. (Science Daily) 911 Call Could Help Investigators With Belfair Fire  Oct 28, 2008 Current Conditions 46. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA) Zeppelin Rides  Oct 28, 2008 Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. Like online video. (KCRA 3, CA) Democrats, Republicans Angered Over Stolen Campaign Signs  Oct 28, 2008 E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Nebraska Republican Party Out Of 'McCain-Palin' Signs Due To Thefts. (7 KETV Omaha) Dirty syringe scare in Alberta  Oct 28, 2008 In endoscopy, a fibreglass scope is inserted into a patient's bowel or stomach and beams back video images to scan for cancers, colitis and digestive problems. Prior to the procedure, the patient is sedated by a syringe inserted into the intravenous line. (Globe and Mail -- National) Malaria drug potency is restored  Oct 28, 2008 However, to be effective chloroquine must reach a high concentration in the digestive apparatus of the parasite ... The La Trobe team believes that primaquine acts to block the pores on the surface of the parasite's digestive apparatus - thus preventing chloroquine from leaking out. (Yahoo News -- Malaria) CDC says child food allergies are increasing  Oct 28, 2008 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, from 1997 to 2007, the number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent ... The report also found children with food or digestive allergies are two-to-four times more likely to have other related conditions. (The Union Democrat) When life really matters ... County approves sale of bonds ... Voters to consider sales tax increase on November ballot ... 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"The doctors told us that it is a genetic disorder that is just a fluke," added Rene. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN) 27,000 Canadians feared infected after syringe reuse  Oct 28, 2008 In endoscopy, a fibreglass scope is inserted into a patient's bowel or stomach and beams back video images to scan for cancers, colitis and digestive problems. Prior to the procedure, the patient is sedated by a syringe inserted into the top of an intravenous line. (Xinhuanet, China) WHO's top killers: Heart problems, infectious diseases, cancer  Oct 28, 2008 4%; digestive diseases, 3. 5%; suicide, murder and conflict, 2. (USA Today) Chinese chocolates are adulterated: FDA  Oct 28, 2008 A physician at Jaslok Hospital, Dr Altaf Patel, said that when melamine enters the digestive tract, it starts an inflammatory reaction. The state has a sanctioned strength of 265 inspectors and nearly 55 posts are vacant. (Times of India) Fiber May Protect Against Small Bowel Cancer  Oct 28, 2008 The small intestine makes up 75 percent of the digestive tract, yet rarely do cancers develop there, more often showing up in the large intestine, or colon, Dr. Arthur Schatzkin from the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland and colleagues explain in the journal Gastroenterology. To gauge the effects of dietary fiber and whole grain foods for protecting against the occurrence of small bowel cancer, they analyzed data gathered in 1995 and 1996 from 293,703 men and 198,618 women in the... (MEDLINEplus) The Ups and Downs of 'Yo-Yo' Dieting  Oct 28, 2008 Weight cycling can refer to a small weight loss and regain of 5 to 10 pounds, or a large cycle of 50 pounds or more, according to the Weight-control Information Network, a service of the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. And at least some of the studies suggesting that repeatedly losing and gaining weight poses health risks fail to separate intentional weight loss from unintentional weight loss, one expert maintained. (MEDLINEplus) Green neighborhoods may reduce childhood obesity  Oct 28, 2008 The results of the study, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, is published in "Neighborhood Greenness and 2-Year Changes in Body Mass Index of Children and Youth" by Janice F. Bell, PhD, MPH, Jeffrey S. Wilson, PhD, and Gilbert C. Liu, MD, MS. The commentary is "Decrease in Activity From Childhood to Adolescence: Potential Causes and Consequences" by Nicholas J. Wareham, MBBS, PhD, Kirsten Corder, PhD,... (EurekAlert!) Neighborhood greenness has long term positive impact on kids' health  Oct 28, 2008 The study was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. . (EurekAlert!) Most Recent Comment:  Oct 27, 2008 Some parents may have said there was an allergy in the house when really someone is lactose intolerant, which is actually a digestive disorder, for example. And theres evidence that some kids are walking around thinking they have food allergies when they dont, as may be the case with a recent incident in Washington in which a teen who said he was allergic to peanuts was and had no reaction. (CalorieLab Calorie Counter News) Diet may help autism  Oct 27, 2008 But autistic children, whose digestive tracts generally don't break it down very well, can experience an exaggerated morphine effect. "So whenever your brain is inflamed, you're not going to have normal behavior or normal concentration, learning or anything else," Schneider said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ) Tests show chemical plumes aren’t fluctuating  Oct 26, 2008 After a few weeks, that amount of arsenic could destroy a person s digestive tract and cause organ failure. Reporter : 447-4076 or. (Helena Independent Record, MT) Change in Season Gives Mom Reason for a Regular Health Check  Oct 26, 2008 Women in particular should also pay attention to their digestive health and regularity, as constipation is twice as common among women as men, affecting women of all ages. In fact, constipation affects 65 million people each year, about twice as many as those who suffer from seasonal allergies. (Pekin Times, IL) Resistant Starch in Food  Oct 26, 2008 Aids weight loss and digestive health. Helps prevent constipation. (Suite101.com) Ten top superfoods  Oct 26, 2008 Insoluble fibre commonly called "roughage" promotes a healthy digestive tract and reduces the risk of cancers affecting it. Health benefits. (iAfrica.com) Students Learn Valuable Lesson In Driving Safety  Oct 25, 2008 They need to realize what can happen," said Nicholas Ray Whitesel.Organizers said after young people watch the program, many teens have improved their driving skills.Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Local News Headlines Links We LikeSponsored Content Gastrointestinal ailments whether temporary or chronic can be unbearable. Learn how to recognize symptoms and treat digestive woes. A little short on space? Learn... (KERO 23, CA) Paterson's Top Aide Quits In Tax Flap  Oct 25, 2008 Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. POSTED: 4:39 pm EDT October 24, 2008UPDATED: 8:13 pm EDT October 24, 2008. (WNBC.com, NY) How sewer gas can help regulate blood pressure  Oct 24, 2008 Bacteria in the human digestive system make it, but in the past 10 years there has been growing evidence it is naturally produced by cells elsewhere in the body. In today's edition of the journal Science, Rui Wang at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Lingyun Wu at the University of Saskatchewan and their colleagues describe how it relaxes blood vessels and allows blood to flow more freely. (Globe and Mail) When life really matters ... County approves sale of bonds ... Voters to consider sales tax increase on November ballot ... 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"The doctors told us that it is a genetic disorder that is just a fluke," added Rene. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN) Food Allergies up 18% among U.S. Children  Oct 24, 2008 In 2007, approximately 3 million children under the age of 18 were reported to have had a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months, compared to slightly more than 2. 3 million children (3. (MEDLINEplus) Brains Over Guts  Oct 24, 2008 They created linaclotide out of 14 amino acids, 6 of which are cysteines that bind so tightly they keep the whole from getting dissolved by stomach acid or chewed up by digestive enzymes in the intestines. It protects itself, like a turtle, explains Currie. (Forbes -- Business) Tweaked food can help lose flab  Oct 24, 2008 At the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, food expert Peter Wilde and colleagues are developing foods that slow down the digestive system, which then triggers a signal to the brain that suppresses appetite ... Scientists elsewhere are also trying to control appetite, including through chemical injections or implantable devices that interfere with the digestive system. (India Times, India -- Health/Science) Marine animals exported to Asia as delicacy  Oct 23, 2008 "But usually it's the digestive tract.". The sea cucumber also may self-eviscerate, as scientists say, to reduce its metabolic costs in hard times, such as when the temperature or salinity changes. (Juneau Empire) On The Trail Of A Targeted Therapy For Blood Cancers  Oct 23, 2008 Co-authors of the study, which was funded by the IU School of Medicine, Riley Children's Foundation and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, are David L. Waning Ph. D., who is the study's first author, Binghui Li M.D., Ph. (Science Daily) Food allergies rise in U.S. kids  Oct 23, 2008 The Associated Press. October 22, 2008 at 9:13 AM EDT. 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