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November 15, 2004

Acid Reflux and Smoking

"New research shows that smoking greatly increases a person's risk of acid reflux ... Eating a diet high in salt also increases the risk. But coffee, tea and alcohol -- once thought to also exacerbate the condition -- were found to have little impact, researchers said."

Posted by news editor at 03:44 AM

November 02, 2004

Celiac Disease Trends, Bacteria Found in Crohn's Patients

"Patients are receiving initial diagnosis of celiac disease at an older age and with a shorter duration of symptoms."

"A bacterium that causes intestinal illness in cattle and sheep could also be responsible for Crohn's disease."

Posted by news editor at 07:45 PM