A new study has found a link between bowel diseases & processed foods. A diet high in milk fats has been linked to severe stomach diseases. Milk fats are a type of fat found in many processed foods.

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A study suggests that the intestinal tract, which is home to 100 trillion bacteria, also hosts a multitude of fungi that may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease & Colitis.

Eamonn Quigley M.D. is a Professor of Human Physiology at the University College in Cork Ireland. The interview is all about Probiotics.

To decide gastrointestinal permeability & fecal calprotectin concentration in children ages 7–10 years that have functional abdominal pain & irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) vs Controls & ascertain potential relationships with stooling & pain symptoms.

In the study, GI permeability ( Leaky Gut) and fecal calprotectin concentration were measured. Children kept a two-week diary of pain episodes and stooling pattern.

WATSONVILLE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Manufacturer of Omega-3 Supplements Says, "Not For Sale."  In light of recent acquisitions in the Natural Products industry, Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, has announced it is holding steady with no plans to sell. According to Joar Opheim, Founder and CEO, "Our vision for this company has never been small or limited by the short term.

From Medscape Medical News
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may decrease the risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or malignant melanoma (MM), according to a new population-based, case-control study published online May 29 in Cancer.

Mark Hyman, MD, in his book, "The Blood Sugar Solution" refers to the term "Diabesity" i.e. an overwhelming epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
He talks about ways of treating this significantly risky condition.

Bottom Line says... Put down that slice of bread! Even healthy Whole wheat is linked to heart disease, arthritis and dementia.

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Here is the latest news from the Crohns and Colitis foundation "Under The microscope"... The connection between vitamin D and the normal immune system is gaining credibility. In IBD, there are numerous clues that suggest a role for vitamin D.

Dr. Richard Coutts is the orthopedic medical director for Sharp HealthCare

Dr. Richard Coutts, orthopedic medical director for Sharp HealthCare says, that you may be surprised to learn that osteoporosis can occur in almost any person, at any age.