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Dating and Relationships With Ulcerative Colitis
One of the upsides of college: all that new freedom! One of the downsides of college for people with UC: all that freedom! With it come the pressures of dating and the social scene. It’s true that dating and getting into relationships can be more complicated when you have an inflammatory bowel dise
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Ulcerative Colitis: Avoiding the Temptations of College Life
If college is the first time that you're living away from home, it's probably also the first time you're completely in charge of managing your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To keep your ulcerative colitis symptoms at bay, you'll want to live healthily, which can sometimes be at odds with the "ty
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Coping With Ulcerative Colitis at the Office
Many people who are diagnosed with ulcerative colitis are able to continue working. Even so, they may be anxious about being open about their disease at work. Talking about UC to a boss or co-worker is very different from talking about it with friends and family members. Who should you tell and when
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UC and Pregnancy: Eating Well to Gain the Right Amount of Weight
Getting the right balance of nutrients is always important when you have ulcerative colitis. But when you're pregnant and have UC, getting a well-balanced diet is absolutely essential to ensure that your baby has enough nutrition to grow and thrive. Gastrointestinal woes can be an everyday occurrenc
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Bringing Up Baby When You Have Ulcerative Colitis: A Guide for New Moms
Emily Moore was one of the lucky ones. While she was pregnant with her daughter, Hallie, she got a brief reprieve from the stomach pains and constant running to the bathroom she's endured since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age 16. "When I was pregnant, I felt really good," she recalls.
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C. diff Infection Rate May Overtake MRSA
March 22, 2010 -- A new superbug may be sneaking up on hospitals already struggling to lower infections from another, more well-known antibiotic-resistant bacterium. A new study shows rates of infection from the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) are now surpassing those associated with
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Brewing a Gentler Java
March 22, 2010 - Scientists in Europe say they’ve pinpointed several components of coffee that may cause many people to suffer stomachaches and heartburn. The researchers say their discovery of "culprit" substances could lead to a new generation of stomach-friendly brews with the rich taste and arom
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New Diarrhea Danger for Children
March 10, 2010 -- A dangerous diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly and seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children in the U.S. A new report shows the rates of hospitalization for illness caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) in
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Digestive Problems: 10 Tips for Daily Life
Diarrhea and other digestive problems are no fun, especially for people who suffer from them often. Such problems can be the result of bacteria in food, infection, stress, certain medications, or chronic medical conditions such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, and IBS. But no matter the cause, anyone wh
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Nighttime Heartburn: 12 Sleep Tips
Nighttime heartburn affects four out of five people who suffer regular heartburn and acid reflux. The discomfort and bitter taste can make sleep uncomfortable, even elusive. While over-the-counter and prescription drugs can treat symptoms once you have heartburn, "the cornerstone of treatment for an
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