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Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating
Some typical causes

Drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Might Increase Cancer Risk
Long-term use of thiopurines bears further study, researchers say

Children’s Belly Aches Don’t Disappear With Antidepressant
Elavil worked no better than placebo in study of kids with gastrointestinal disorders

Soluble Fiber, But Not Bran, Soothes Irritable Bowel
Nutrient known as psyllium seems to ease symptoms, study finds

Fatty Acids in Diet Linked to Bowel Disease Risk
Red meat may raise odds for ulcerative colitis, but oily fish could be protective, study shows

Colonoscopy Beats ’Camera Pill’ at Catching Colon Cancer
But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say

Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn’s Patients
Remission rates higher with combination therapy, study finds

What You Need to Know When Your Stomach Aches
Doctor offers tips on digestive disorders

New Guidelines Issued for Management of IBS
Group reviews conventional and alternative therapies to treat irritable bowel symptoms

Magnets in Kids’ Toys Pose Broad Dangers
Swallowing them can block bowel; warnings not mandated on packages, study says