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How Menopause Affects the Gut Microbiome

Hormone changes in midlife can affect your gut. Learn what changes during perimenopause and menopause, simple steps that help and when it’s time to call your healthcare provider.

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What You Need to Know About Probiotics and Prebiotics

It’s complicated. Here’s what you should know about probiotics and prebiotics and their role in your overall health.

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The human Microbiome, genetic material of all the microbes that live on and inside the human body.

When It Comes to Your Microbiome, More Germs Are Better

Yes, you can be too clean for your own good

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A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat Covid-19

A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat Covid-19

Did you know you have an army of microbes living inside of you that are essential for fighting off threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19?

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The Wonderful World of Your Microbiome

The Wonderful World of Your Microbiome

What you need to know about keeping your gut and vaginal microbiomes in balance

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Chadwick Boseman’s Death From Colorectal Cancer Underscores an Alarming Increase in Cases Among Younger Adults as Well as Health Gaps for African Americans

The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 following a four-year battle against colorectal cancer underscores two important public health concerns.

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Constipation and Menopause: Are You a No-Go?

Constipation and Menopause: Are You a No-Go?

Constipation may become a problem in menopause, and, yes, hormones may be to blame. So, what can you do about it?

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What You Need to Know About Constipation

What You Need to Know About Constipation

If you're having a hard time going to the bathroom, you may be suffering from constipation. And you're not alone. Here are some tips to help you go more regularly.

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What Your Poop May Be Telling You

Your embarrassing questions, answered.

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Ask the Expert: Q&A with "Doc Stool"

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An Ideal #2 May Not Be A #2

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10 Signs You Have a Leaky Gut—and How to Heal It

This condition is not typically diagnosed but could be affecting the health of many people

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common medical disorder that is characterized by chronic abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. READ MORE

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

GERD is a condition in which stomach acids travel back into the esophagus abnormally, causing pain and discomfort, most commonly heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow of stomach acid up into the esophagus, the long, muscular tube that connects the back of the mouth to the stomach. The muscle at the border of the esophagus and stomach, called a sphincter, works as a barrier that is normally closed to prevent the contents of the stomach from washing up into the esophagus. It should open only when you swallow. READ MORE

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