GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES

FDA Issues Warning About Proton Pump Inhibitors. The FDA is warning physicians and consumers about a possible increased risk for fractures of the hip, wrist and spine with high doses or long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs. The labeling on these products will be changed to describe these risks for both the prescription and OTC product versions, the agency said.

Splenda Can Destroy Your Immune System and is Like Eating an Insecticide. In early studies of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it was shown to be most prevalent in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States and those in northern Europe. However, in more recent studies, Canada has suddenly shot to the top of the list as the country with the highest incidence.

Gut bacteria may affect your weight. Something in your gut could be making you fat — and it isn’t just last night’s pizza. The vast, diverse community of microbes inhabiting the intestines, scientists are finding, can influence metabolism and weight.