Heartburn relief for seniors in need Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I’ve had mild heartburn for years but it has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do? -- Rolaids Eating Ron Dear Ron: Almost everyone experiences the... Read More

Rare tortoise missing from Colorado Springs zoo Published: Tue, Mar 29, 2011 Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., fear someone stole their rare, 13-year-old, Indian Star tortoise, Butti. The animal last was seen Monday afternoon. Read More

PI can isolate people from world, loved ones Published: Thu, Mar 17, 2011 PI encompasses a group of disorders, usually genetic, that result from having a dysfunctional immune system. People with PI are often unable to fight off dangerous infections caused by germs that would leave most other individuals unaffected. Read More

Getting Sufficient Fiber is Crucial For Bowel Health Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2011 Most Americans know that our poor diet has contributed to increased incidence of obesity, high cholesterol and impaired gastrointestinal function. But a paper published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that the classic American diet may shorten life expectancy. For the first time, researchers found a... Read More

Irritable bowel linked to bacterial infections Updated: Thu, Apr 8, 2010 There is good news for the millions of Americans suffering with irritable bowel syndrome. In a review published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers unearthed the possible link between irritable bowel and bacterial infections or alterations in the normal bacterial flora. This may explain... Read More

Probiotics improve digestion and overall health Published: Sat, Mar 20, 2010 Intentionally consuming bacteria may not seem like a good idea, but as long as the bacteria are those of the beneficial variety, known as probiotics, ingesting them may improve your health. Probiotics are living microorganisms that normally thrive in and on the human body. Numbering in the trillions, the total... Read More

Allergies got you down? Have a brownie Updated: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 Life for people with food allergies can be tough. Even adults may have trouble saying "no" to favorite foods containing an offending ingredient. But for kids, food allergies can be even tougher. "Kids with food allergies just want to feel NORMAL," writes Cybele Pascal, the author of a new cookbook. Pascal, a... Read More

Buying Milk Just Got Complicated Published: Mon, Jan 18, 2010 Once upon a time, stopping by the supermarket for a gallon of milk was a simple affair. We could just hop out of our car, pop into the grocery store and grab a jug or carton from a refrigerated case or shelf featuring a tidy selection of dairy products. The decision-making process wasn't particularly complex: skim... Read More

Castro Reportedly Did Not Want Colostomy Published: Thu, Jan 18, 2007 MADRID, Spain (AP) -- Fidel Castro himself told surgeons not to perform a colostomy, opting instead for a course of surgery that produced a complication leaving the Cuban leader in far worse condition, according to a newspaper report Wednesday. After removing an inflamed piece of Castro's large... Read More

Fidel Castro steps down temporarily due to illness, will undergo surgery Updated: Mon, Jul 31, 2006 HAVANA (AP) - Fidel Castro temporarily relinquished his presidential powers to his brother Monday night and told Cubans he will undergo surgery. The Cuban leader said in a letter read live on television by his secretary that he had suffered gastrointestinal bleeding, apparently due to stress from recent public... Read More

Digestive system converts food into fuel for the body Updated: Wed, May 24, 2006 The food we eat provides the essential building blocks of life. Eating a wide variety of foods daily provides numerous nutrients needed by the body. Most foods contain a mixture of nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Many foods also contain fiber. The vitamin, mineral and water content of food... Read More