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Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy?
Cut down on foods that worsen symptoms

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder

Health Tip: Foods To Avoid if You Have IBS
Doing so can prevent flares

Traditional Nonsurgical GERD Treatments Not Impressive
But newer methods are replacing ones studied, experts say

Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Experts offer advice on how to get ready for a colonoscopy

Intestinal Bacteria Trigger Immune Response
Finding suggests new treatments for bowel diseases, study says

HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
Menopausal women who take hormones face greater chance of GERD, study finds

Gum Chewing May Speed Colon Surgery Recovery
It appears to act as 'sham feeding' that stimulates digestive nerves, U.K. study suggests

Health Tip: Controlling Gas
Avoid certain foods and activities

Health Tip: Belching and Bloating
Suggestions for taming symptoms