Hormone replacement therapy may raise a woman’s risk for chronic reflux
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(Denise Mann/ HealthDay) — Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman’s risk for developing heartburn.

Women who take or have ever taken hormones are at greater risk for developing

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Endometriosis and gut disorders have a genetic link
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(Emily Cooke/ Live Science) — A new study has revealed specific gene variants associated with a higher risk of both endometriosis and several digestive disorders, such as IBS and GERD.

Scientists have identified a genetic link between endometriosis and several digestive disorders, including irritable  …