Lots of Gluten During Toddler Years Might Raise Odds for Celiac Disease

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2019 -- Too much white bread and pasta fed to at-risk kids under age 5 could increase their odds of developing celiac disease, a new international study has concluded.

Every extra daily gram of gluten a young child eats increases their risk of celiac disease, if they are genetically predisposed to it, researchers found.

Tips for Preventing Diverticulitis

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 -- Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis.

This is when one or more pockets develop in the colon wall, often in the large bowel. These pockets occur over time, possibly from not getting enough fiber in your diet or eating too much red meat. They're so common that about 50% of people have them by age 50, according to the American Gastroenterological Association.

Are You Still Putting Off Colon Cancer Screening?

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 -- No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative.

These tests involve mailing a stool sample to a lab. Older types of tests check for blood, which could signal a cancerous growth. Precancerous polyps are harder to find with these tests, because they tend not to bleed. Newer types of stool tests look for changes in DNA that could be signs of cancer. They're also better at finding advanced polyps. You'll need to have a colonoscopy if a home test shows any positive results.

Marketing OK'd for Device to Help Reduce IBS Symptoms in Adolescents

TUESDAY, June 11, 2019 -- The IB-Stim has received marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first medical device used to help alleviate functional abdominal pain in 11- to 18-year-old patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the agency announced Friday.

The prescription-only device is composed of a small single-use electrical nerve stimulator placed behind the patient's ear. A battery-powered chip in the stimulator emits low-frequency electrical pulses to continuously stimulate certain cranial nerve branches. The stimulator is replaced after five days, and patients can use the device for up to three consecutive weeks in combination with other IBS therapies.

Yogurt Might Help Men Avoid Colon Cancer: Study

TUESDAY, June 18, 2019 -- Yogurt is a healthy food, and it may also be a cancer fighter, a new study suggests.

Men who had two or more servings of yogurt a week had a 26% lower risk of developing precancerous growths in their colon, a new study reports. Researchers didn't find the same cancer-fighting benefit for women, however.

Often Feel Bloated? One Ingredient May Be to Blame

WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2019 -- If you often feel bloated after a meal, don't be too quick to blame high-fiber foods. The real culprit might surprise you.

Your gut may be rebelling because you're eating too much salt, a new study suggests.