Though many Americans believe that parasitic infections exist in poorer countries, research shows that the problem exists in the US and has a higher impact in communities of color.
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Pregnancy changes the structure and function of virtually every organ system of the body. That includes some big changes to the gut.
Remove the alcohol and calories, and it turns out beer is a drink that has many qualities found in health drinks.
Stomach pains are a rare symptom of COVID-19 and are much more likely to be caused by something else.
The condition that has caused Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, to resign.
COVID-19 can attack your gastrointestinal tract, and those with symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting may have a worse version of the disease.
Poo can come in a range of colours, including green. Most of the time there’s nothing to worry about, but there are a few signs it’s time to see your GP.
Probiotics have been proclaimed by many as the answer to all sorts of health issues and conditions. But what exactly are probiotics? And, more importantly, should you be taking them?
Yes, bacteria can accumulate on tea towels. But most of the bacteria the researchers found are not responsible for food poisoning or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Two people have died after eating rockmelon contaminated with listeria. A total of ten cases have been confirmed in NSW, Queensland and Victoria between Jan 17 and Feb 9, and more are expected.
No, it’s extremely rare to contract a parasitic infection from eating sushi or sashimi in Australia.
Can community-led research help address Canada’s Indigenous water security issues? One project from the Inuit community of Rigolet in Labrador suggests it can.
A new study finds a link between cloudy tap water and outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, such as norovirus.
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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