Dear Doctor: Is uncommon C. diff causing this patient’s chronic diarrhea?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing ...

Dr. Roach: A case of Clostridioides difficile has become difficult to treat

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column noted that a few people need to take antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent a prosthetic knee infection. My friend doesn't have a joint or heart problem, ...
The Vindicator

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Diarrhea malady is difficult to treat

I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing diarrhea on and off. I initially spoke to my general physician, and he thought it could be ...
Earth.com

Dairy products, like milk and cheese, are both good and bad for your gut health

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.
verywellhealth

9 Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

Frequent bloating or gas could mean your gut microbiome is unbalanced. Persistent fatigue may be due to your gut not absorbing key nutrients properly. Unexplained changes in weight can be linked to ...
learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

Constipation death: are people with learning disabilities dying of embarrassment?

The latest Learning from Lives and Deaths Review Programme (LeDeR) lists constipation as one of the top five (23.6%) comorbidity conditions for deaths among people with learning disabilities. The ...
Newsweek

Even ‘Unhealthy’ Vegan Diet Better than Mediterranean for Weight Loss

We’re often told the same weight-loss mantra: load up on fruits and vegetables, keep meals “balanced” and make sure you’re getting enough protein—usually with meat or dairy. But researchers have found ...
Rolling Stone

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Is Historic — And Controversial. Here’s Why

Bad Bunny announced his Super Bowl halftime performance in a fully Puerto Rican way: wearing a pava hat, chanclas, and a Hector Lavoe-inspired suit, while sitting atop a football goalpost at sunset on ...
USA Today

Bad Bunny stopped performing in the US because 'ICE could be outside' concerts

Bad Bunny is revealing why he stopped performing in the United States. The "Caught Stealing" star, in an interview with I-D magazine published Wednesday, Sept. 10, said his announcement that he wouldn ...
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Waking Up to Poop? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You

You might stir from slumber to pee on occasion, but a sudden urge to poop in the middle of the night? Now, that’s a different story. And it might make you wonder why you’re pooping so much all of a ...
The New York Times

Are Samosas Unhealthy? Some Indians Find Official Advice Hard to Swallow.

A government advisory noting the high fat and sugar levels in many popular snacks was seen by some as an attack on India’s beloved street food. By Anupreeta Das and Hari Kumar Visuals by Anindito ...