Digestive Health
What’s the connection between gut and brain health?
Q. I’ve heard that the bacteria and other germs that live in our intestines can affect our brain, including whether we […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Recognizing and treating disorders of gut-brain interaction
What are disorders of gut-brain interaction? The clinical scenario above (names altered for privacy) is surprisingly common for gastroenterologists. These […]
Digestive Health
“Bionic pancreas” could help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar
I take my pancreas for granted. When I eat, it pumps out insulin. This hormone helps blood sugar get into […]
Digestive Health
The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help
We are in the midst of a pediatric mental health crisis — and parents need to take action. Over the […]
Digestive Health
What is Digestion?
I have been doing a lot of research over the past few years regarding the gut brain axis- from the […]
Digestive Health
Laser therapy for vaginal symptoms comes up short
A small study, published online in July 2021 by the journal Menopause, suggested that vaginal laser therapy could help treat vaginal […]
Digestive Health
No spleen? What you need to know to stay healthy
Due to injury or necessary surgery (splenectomy), some people are lacking a spleen, the organ that filters the bloodstream and […]
Digestive Health
Gut health and anxiety
The gut-brain connection is no joke; it can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. Have you ever had […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Is IBD an underrecognized health problem in minority groups?
As many people know, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition affecting the intestine, which is the part of […]
