Gastroenterology - October 2019 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSTransfat is double trouble for your heart healthTransfat is considered by many health care providers to be the worst type of fat ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic physicians will present findings at the American College of Gastroenterologists Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 25–30 in San Antonio. Findings to be presented are: Patients with microscopic colitis ...

If you take Zantac or its generic version, ranitidine, you may have noticed that you can't find it on the shelves at the pharmacy. That's ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSNutrition rules that will fuel your workoutYour body needs the right fuel to run well, especially if you're active. What you eat ...

Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSFlu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza Flu season is nearly here, so it's a good time to get vaccinated. This year's ...

Marissa Russo has been battling symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease for half her life. When a flare-up that lasted several months had her confined to bed and barely able to function, she turned to the expertise of Mayo Clinic for a new approach to treatment.

Being unable to control bowel movements, called fecal incontinence, is a common problem in people as they age. Fecal incontinence can range from an occasional leakage of stool while ...

Being unable to control bowel movements, called fecal incontinence, is a common problem in people as they age. Fecal incontinence can range from an occasional leakage of stool ...