Jenny Rees BBC Wales Health Correspondent BBC By the time Kathryn Nicklas’ symptoms were fully investigated, she needed surgery to remove her large bowel A woman whose bowel had to be removed due to chronic and severe constipation says we should all be more open to talking about basic bodily functions. Kathryn Nicklas, 26, was … Read more
Getting adequate nutrition isn’t always easy. And for older adults, that’s especially true. You might not be as active as when you were younger, so you might need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition can persist for … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had milder symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown, possibly due to reduced stress levels and more control over their diet, Argentine researchers report. “We think the results have something to do with people staying at home,” said study author … Read more