Digestive Health - Sanford Health News

A girl texts on her smartphone with friends in background.

Using smartphones to understand eating disorders

Sanford Health team develops way to gather more accurate data

Carson Walker ⋅ 9 min read

stent graft: Dr. Patrick Kelly performs an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair wearing a glowing head lamp and surgical mask. A computer screen is behind him and nurses stand beside him.

Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read

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

Doctor’s invention licensed to medical device entrepreneur

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

But dairy-free products, enzyme supplements can help, Sanford Health doctor says

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

Protein plays crucial role in our body systems and can help us feel full longer

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

Sanford helps athletes navigate nutritional supplements

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Clinic sees cystic fibrosis patients’ lives lengthen

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 13 min read

What’s new with the nutrition facts label?

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Keep an eye on quality and quantity of protein in diet

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Health launches startup program in 2020

Carson Walker ⋅ 10 min read