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                <description><![CDATA[Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19&nbsp; have experienced lingering effects like low energy and brain fog. Could gastrointestinal problems be another aftereffect of the virus?]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Preventing &lt;em&gt;C. diff&lt;/em&gt; in and out of the hospital]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[The bacteria C. diff is responsible for half a million infections each year in the US. Many infections happen when people are hospitalized, but a recent report indicated that people can be infected without ever being hospitalized.]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[Recognizing and treating disorders of gut-brain interaction]]></title>
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                <title><![CDATA[Another natural remedy for constipation?]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Constipation can describe many types of problems with moving your bowels. It becomes chronic when it lasts for weeks or months. Many people are interested in natural remedies for constipation, and one of the most common is adding fiber to your diet. A new study compared three natural sources of fiber, with encouraging results.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Gastroparesis: A slow-emptying stomach can cause nausea and vomiting]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Gastroparesis is a condition that causes delay in the emptying of food from the stomach. This can cause uncomfortable symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and can affect nutrition and quality of life. Treatment may involve medication or a procedure, but a correct diagnosis is necessary first.]]></description>
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