Fecal Transplants May Help People Who Have Diabetes, Gut Issues, Study Says

• HealthDay Reporter
• Dennis Thompson
• January 13, 2025
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A fecal transplant could help people whose type 1 diabetes has fouled up their digestive system.

Swallowing a handful of capsules filled with donor feces helped ease gut pain, naus...

Some Abortion Pill Users Surprised By Pain, Study Says

• HealthDay Reporter
• Dennis Thompson
• December 20, 2024
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Abortion pills are safe and effective, but some pain will be part of the process for most women.

However, many women are surprised by exactly how much pain is involved in a medication abortion, a new study says.

They’re frequently told that the pain is akin t...

Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast

• HealthDay Reporter
• December 18, 2021
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Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it.

"Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid," said Dr. James East, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic ...