The Wall Street Journal (11/8, D2, Landro) reports in “Health Journal” that some gastrointestinal experts believe that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may result from a difficulty in digesting carbohydrates and say that the low-Fodmaps (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) diet may help prevent the disorder which may affect as many as one in five… Read more »
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Study: Men Should Be Screened For Colon Cancer At Earlier Age Than Women
The Los Angeles Times (9/28, Stein) “Booster Shots” blog reports, “Men and women may need different screening guidelines for colonoscopies because of varying tumor rates between the genders,” according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Investigators “analyzed the results of 44,350 colonoscopy screenings over four years; the tests covered… Read more »
Veggies, Fruits May Differentially Decrease Colon Cancer Risk
The Boston Globe (9/27, Blake) “Nutrition and You!” blog reports that “a poor diet, specifically one that is skimpy on fruits and vegetables, may also play a role” in colon cancer, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers found that “cruciferous vegetables, including Brussels… Read more »
