Study links gut bacteria to precancerous growth, paving the way for microbial testing of colorectal cancer risk
SINGAPORE – A new study led by a team of local researchers has found that certain types of gut bacteria are associated with certain precancerous colorectal polyps. Polyps are growths on the lining of the colon that can become cancerous over time if not removed. This finding raises the possibility of using microbial testing kits […]
Links, causes, symptoms and treatments
Diarrhea and heartburn are two gastrointestinal symptoms. People with certain gastrointestinal disorders are more likely than others to experience both heartburn and diarrhea. One cause of chronic heartburn is a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additionally, people who frequently experience diarrhea may have a condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS causes changes in […]