February 10, 2012: Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat

February 01, 2012: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

January 27, 2012: Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

January 27, 2012: Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even With High-Fiber Diet
Eating less fiber was linked to lower diverticulosis risk in study, but no proof of cause and effect

January 23, 2012: Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

January 20, 2012: More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy
Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients

January 19, 2012: Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding
Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says

January 13, 2012: Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

January 10, 2012: Autism Gastro Problems May Be Linked to Gut Bacteria
Study found children with the disorder have different type of microbes in stomach than other kids

January 04, 2012: Celiac Disease in Women Linked to Depression Risk
But sticking to gluten-free diets helped improve their well-being in study

December 28, 2011: Some 'Gluten-Free' Beers Really Aren't: Study
Other 'low-gluten' beers contain high amounts of the celiac disease irritant

December 22, 2011: As Obesity Rises, More Suffer From Acid Reflux
GERD symptoms have been linked to cancer of esophagus, researchers say

December 20, 2011: Endometriosis Tied to Higher Risk of Crohn's, Colitis
Large Danish study suggests possibility of connection between the illnesses in women

December 07, 2011: Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study

November 22, 2011: More Blacks Die in Hospital After Diverticulitis Surgery
Racial differences in survival were seen even among those with health insurance, study finds

November 21, 2011: Thin People May Be at Greater Risk for Post-Surgery Death
40% higher risk in low weight than overweight patients but reasons aren't clear, researchers say

November 18, 2011: Colon Surgery Linked to High Readmission Rates
Patients often return to the hospital for preventable surgical-site infections, researchers say

November 01, 2011: Gluten in Cosmetics Threaten Those With Celiac Disease
Some facial products, body lotions carry the protein, researchers warn

November 01, 2011: 'Fecal Transplants' Show Promise for Gastrointestinal Ills
Help restore bacterial diversity, ease infections, studies show

October 20, 2011: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Blood Clots
Findings suggest clot-preventing measures should be considered in this patient group, researchers say

October 12, 2011: Esophageal Cancer Risk Less Dire for Certain Patients: Study
Large Danish analysis finds lower-than-expected risk from Barrett's esophagus

September 29, 2011: No One Treatment for Acid Reflux Clearly Better Than Another: Study
Both medications and surgical treatments can work, but none of the options was clear winner

September 21, 2011: Vaccine for Childhood Diarrhea Helps Kids, Saves Dollars
Rotavirus inoculation kept thousands of kids out of the hospital, saved millions in costs, study found

September 06, 2011: 9/11 Tied to Increase in Acid Reflux Disease
NYC health registry shows those in vicinity of Twin Towers more likely to develop GERD

September 01, 2011: Helpful Gut Microbes May Differ Based on Diet
People favoring meat tend toward different 'microbiota' than those on plant-sourced diets, study found

August 01, 2011: Colon Cleansing Has No Health Benefit, May Harm: Report
Review of 20 studies finds the popular procedure can come with serious side effects

June 07, 2011: In U.S., Salmonella Is on the Rise While E. Coli Retreats
CDC says salmonella now causes majority of hospitalizations linked to foodborne illness

June 06, 2011: Eating Dirt Has Long, Maybe Healthy, History
Review of data on 'geophagy' suggests people do it to help ward off germs and parasites

May 25, 2011: Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues
More than 40% of survivors reported GI problems in the 20 years after treatment, study finds

May 17, 2011: Pills, Surgery Both Effective for Chronic Reflux: Study
Each approach seems to ease condition, each has pluses and minuses, experts say

May 09, 2011: Popular Heartburn Meds May Boost Fracture Risk
Study sees possible link to proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium

May 09, 2011: Mindful Meditation Might Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study found symptoms reduced far more with meditation than with therapy

May 09, 2011: Some College Athletes More Prone to GI Disorders
High-intensity sports such as lacrosse or rowing seem to boost risk, study finds

May 09, 2011: More People May Benefit From Going Gluten-Free
Avoiding troublesome foodstuffs helps even those without celiac symptoms, study finds

May 08, 2011: Kids' Birth Month Seems to Be Linked to Celiac Disease: Study
Higher rates of the digestive disorder seen among children born in spring, summer, researchers find

April 21, 2011: Gut Bacteria Falls Into Three Major Types
Every human appears to have a distinct intestinal ecosystem, European researchers report

March 25, 2011: Stress May Alter Gut Bacteria to Hinder Immune System
By changing bacteria levels in gut, stress causes changes in physiological function, study finds

February 09, 2011: Mouse Study Suggests New Clues to Celiac Disease
Retinoic acid might spur digestive disorder in those with genetic susceptibility

December 24, 2010: Surviving the Holiday Buffet
Expert tips on enjoying yourself without getting indigestion

December 22, 2010: Placebos Work -- Even if Patients Are in on the Secret
Bowel patients informed they were taking fake pills still experienced symptom relief

December 13, 2010: Oxycontin, Other Opioid Painkillers Tied to Higher Health Risks
But other factors may explain link seen in two studies involving Medicare patients, expert says

December 13, 2010: Researchers Turn Stem Cells Into Intestinal Tissue in Lab
Feat may further understanding of bowel-related diseases

December 02, 2010: Study Suggests Link Between Crohn's Disease and PTSD
Researchers suggest doctors address psychological needs of patients with the digestive disorder

December 01, 2010: Worm Therapy Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis
Findings may lead to new treatments for debilitating bowel diseases, experts say

November 24, 2010: No Link Between Heartburn Drugs and Birth Defects: Study
But experts still urge women to forgo non-essential medications during pregnancy

November 19, 2010: E. Coli Could Have Long Term Effect on Heart
Blood pressure, kidneys affected in some patients 8 years later, study finds

October 26, 2010: Childhood Cancer Survivors Risk Future GI Problems
They face higher odds of ulcers, cirrhosis and other complications, study finds

October 25, 2010: GI Endoscopy Complication Rates Higher Than Suspected: Study
Although there were more problems than previously estimated, most were minor, researchers found

October 06, 2010: Heartburn Drugs, Plavix Seem Safe to Take Together
Proton-pump inhibitor did not blunt effect of blood thinner in clinical trial

September 22, 2010: Staying on Gleevec Seems to Help Gastro Cancer Patients
Study patients whose therapy was interrupted had more disease progression