Digestive Health - Sanford Health News

Dr. Bruce Gardner, who invented the Safety Foley Urinary Catheter.

Doctor’s invention licensed to medical device entrepreneur

Quick-release Foley catheter would improve safety for hospital patients

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

Whey protein powder in scoop and plastic shaker on wooden background.

Sanford helps athletes navigate nutritional supplements

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Young Asian mom & her lovely daughter, both with surgical masks, check the nutrition label while doing grocery shopping in front of a refrigerator in a supermarket.

What’s new with the nutrition facts label?

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

An array of dairy products is shown that can induce unpleasant symptoms in those with lactose intolerance

Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Salmon with a side of asparagus make a good meal with a healthy protein

Keep an eye on quality and quantity of protein in diet

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Hamburgers being flame broiled on the gas grill

Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

With summer in full swing, the risk of foodborne illness heats up

Hannah Nieman ⋅ 4 min read

Ashley Ballou-Bonnema sits beside her piano

Woman fights against cystic fibrosis with voice, passion

For Ashley Ballou-Bonnema, social distancing is normal and singing is therapy

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 32 min read

A portrait of Stacy Peters, who works as a pharmacist at the Sanford Health CF clinic for cystic fibrosis patients

Clinic sees cystic fibrosis patients’ lives lengthen

Medical advances help more CF patients reach adulthood milestones

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 13 min read

mom and baby laying on ground

What is tummy time? How does it help a baby?

Tummy time is a great way to help your baby develop muscles

Parenting Services ⋅ 4 min read

Support your immune system during COVID-19 pandemic

Sanford Health experts say that over time, diet and exercise will help

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Focused surgeons performing surgery in operating room

Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk

Sanford Health's Dr. Steven Briggs redesigns tube used to feed ICU patients

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 7 min read

Bea Smith holds a stuffed bear while playing on the couch with her husband and their baby, who was delivered via emergency c-section after Bea had appendicitis.

Appendicitis hastens baby’s delivery via C-section

Bea Smith was grateful for a doctor she trusted when pregnancy veered from plans

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

Hands Holding A Smartphone . Central Park,Manhattan, New York City US

Research group studies eating disorders, weight loss surgery

Center for Biobehavioral Research surveys patients remotely, in real time

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

plant-based diet: Modern dad washing carrots in the sink. His 6-year-old daughter hugs him.

Plant-based eating without missing key nutrients

Going vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian? Get all the nutrition you need

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

A woman in a winter coat and mittens ducks away from a snowball on a sunny winter day. A little sunlight in winter helps fight vitamin D deficiency.

How to combat vitamin D deficiency during short winter days

Watch your vitamin D intake for bone health and other benefits

Katie Foutz ⋅ 3 min read

Dairy foods become a real pain if you’re lactose intolerant

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Appendicitis hastens baby’s delivery via C-section

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

How should you react to the CDC warning about eggs?

SHN Staff ⋅ 3 min read

How to combat vitamin D deficiency during short winter days

Katie Foutz ⋅ 3 min read

Surgeon’s modified gastrostomy tube may reduce patient risk

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 7 min read