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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

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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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When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea

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?

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Why it’s important to speak up about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation!

Why It’s Important to Speak Up About Chronic Idiopathic Constipation

For the roughly 46 million Americans living with chronic constipation, finding relief can be a struggle.

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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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How Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Taught Me to Advocate for Myself

How Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Taught Me to Advocate for Myself and Speak Up

Kati was diagnosed with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) after experiencing bloating, abdominal discomfort, and inability to have a complete bowel movement. Read her story.

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What Can You Do When Constipation Won't Go Away?

What Can You Do When Constipation Won't Go Away?

We've all suffered with constipation from time to time, but if you've been living with constipation symptoms that won't go away, you're not alone.

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Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery

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.

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Could More Coffee Bring a Healthier Microbiome?

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.

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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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Is It Heartburn or Something Else?

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.

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If you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, then you may have chronic constipation.

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Do You Suffer From Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Is Your Bowel Irritable?

Many suffer for years before getting an IBS diagnosis.

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Foods That Help Fight Constipation

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.

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