Gastrointestinal Health : 76 Articles

If you suffer digestive discomfort, choosing the right foods can make a big difference to how you feel. In this section you'll find research findings and articles about irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gallstones, Celiac disease, colon cancer prevention and more.

Green tea may protect from GI cancers

Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus and colorectum, according to a study led by researchers…

Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease

Vitamin D is making headlines again this week, thanks to Canadian researchers.   A new study published in the latest Journal of Biological Chemistry has found a link between vitamin D…

Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys

A diet high in salt and artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of kidney function decline, according to two separate studies from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The…

Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline

Shedding some excess weight through diet, exercise or surgery may help obese adults with kidney disease ward off further decline in kidney function, according to new research from Ohio's…

Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps

People who have growths or "polyps" in their colon removed can cut their risk of recurrent growths by sticking to a diet that's low in fat and high in fiber, fruits and…

DASH diet may ward off kidney stones

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is proven to help people lower elevated blood pressure. Now, a new study from Harvard reports it may also curb people's risk of…

Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study

The same Canadians who obsess over best-before dates at the supermarket are casually pouring expired milk into their coffee at home, according to a new study on freshness standards which will…

Peanut products recalled due to Salmonella

Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall of nine varieties of energy bars as they may contain peanut butter or peanut paste tainted with salmonella typhimurium.…

Red meat diet may aid E. coli

Frequent and consistent consumption of red meat and cow's milk makes the body more susceptible to a virulent form of E. coli which can cause bloody diarrhoea and even death, say…

Low vitamin D common in people with inflammatory bowel

New research has found a linked between low blood levels of vitamin D and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).  In a retrospective study at the…

Ontario cheese recalled due to suspected Listeria

Feared to be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, Ivanhoe, Great Canadian and Iqbal brand cheeses have been recalled. These cheese products are sold at grocery stores and deli counters across…

Protect yourself from Listeriosis

The latest Listeria outbreak is a warning to consumers to be responsible for the safety of their own food. Listeriosis, caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, is one of many…

Seeds, nuts, and popcorn may protect against colon disease

Contrary to popular belief, eating seed, nuts, and popcorn does not cause the painful colon disease called diverticulosis or its complications, say researchers from the University of…

Healthy eating patterns lower colorectal cancer risk

Following any one of four healthy diets can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in men, according to new research from the National Cancer Institute in Maryland. In this new report, 492,382…

Increase in obesity linked to throat cancer

Recent research has pointed to obesity as a factor in the development of several types of cancers such as breast cancer and colon cancer. Now, researchers from Cleveland, Ohio suggest that…

Probiotics cut runners' sick days in half

Distance runners may have lowered immunity which makes them more vulnerable to catching colds. New research from Australia has shown that a daily dose of "good" probiotic bacteria…

Your gut has taste receptors

Ground-breaking research at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine has identified sweet taste receptors in the gut - and they're the same as the ones found in the tongue. In other words, the…

Pure oats deemed safe for people with celiac disease

 After a review of the current research, Health Canada has deemed pure oats, always thought to contain gluten, safe for the majority of people with gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance,…

Carotenoid rich vegetables protects against stomach cancer

Eating three or more servings a week of green leafy vegetables or root vegetables could reduce the risk of stomach cancer, say researchers from Sweden. In the study of more than 81,000 people,…

Fruits and vegetables lower risk of gallstones

According to study results of the Nurses' Health Study, women who regularly eat fruits and vegetables may have lower odds of developing painful gallstones. Of more than 77,000 women in the…