For Years, I Lived in Agony with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease
My celiac disease symptoms were dismissed for so long that I got used to the pain
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When It Comes to Your Microbiome, More Germs Are Better
Yes, you can be too clean for your own good
Gut Health and Brain Health. What’s the Connection?
Find out how your brain’s health can affect your gut, and how a healthy gut can help improve your mood and cognition
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?
When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea
Exercise-induced nausea is quite common, so why does this happen and how can you prevent it?
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.
How to Sleep Well With IBD
If IBD symptoms, like diarrhea and abdominal pain, get in the way of restful sleep, here are some tips that will help you get the restful sleep you need.
Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery
If someone is hospitalized for a painful gallbladder attack, new research suggests that surgery probably shouldn't wait.
Could More Coffee Bring a Healthier Microbiome?
New research links caffeine consumption to a healthy gut microbiome -- the trillions of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract and affect your overall health.
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?
Is It Heartburn or Something Else?
With so many heartburn medications available over the counter, it might be surprising to learn that heartburn itself isn't a health condition, but rather a symptom of something else.
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.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along
A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say.
You Probably Have 'Microplastics' in Your Poop
There's a good chance a dose of tiny plastic particles has taken up residence in your gut.
Constipation: An Exclusive Q&A
If you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, then you may have chronic constipation.
Is Your Bowel Irritable?
Many suffer for years before getting an IBS diagnosis.
Foods That Help Fight Constipation
Constipation can sometimes be caused by poor diet, so try these foods to increase your fiber and fluid intake and prevent or relieve constipation.
Belly Bloat? It Could Be Something More Serious
While everyone has intestinal gas, some people have severe bloating that causes discomfort and other problems. The Mayo Clinic mentions these warning signs that you may need to see a doctor.
Health Facts: Constipation
Constipation is generally defined as a condition in which a person has fewer than three bowel movements per week, difficulty passing bowel movements, or a combination of both. Constipation that keeps coming back may indicate a chronic condition, such as chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).
How to Deal With Constipation
These are common tips health care providers recommend to help manage constipation.
