Category: Digestive Health

Ask Tufts Experts: Foods for Regularity; Cutting Salt Intake; Leaky Gut

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I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown,…

Get Relief From Constipation

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Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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To understand diverticulitis, you need to understand diverticulosis, so let’s start there. Diverticulosis is a…

Do Foods Cause Kidney Stones?

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Kidney stones can form when you have too much dissolved minerals and salts in your…

Is There Such Thing as a Gastritis Diet?

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According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…

EN on Foods: Crazy for Corn!

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The Folklore. Corn is one of the most anticipated joys of summer, along with long…

Impacted Bowel: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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An impacted bowel is one of the more unpleasant digestive issues you can experience. Bowel…

Colon Cleansing: Not Necessary—and Potentially Dangerous

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Colon cleansing is in fashion—and it’s a big business. You’ve likely heard people talking about…

Newbriefs: Gut Health; Physical Activity; Stroke; Coronary Heart Disease; Artificial Sweeteners

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Improve Gut Health To Improve Frailty, Aging Frailty is linked with poor gut microbiota, and…

Meals for Better Memory: Know the Nutrients You Need for Sharper Thinking

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Just as eating the right foods is critical for managing your weight, blood glucose, blood…

Foods to Avoid with Heartburn

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If you suffer from chronic heartburn, certain foods may be to blame. But the foods…

Foods That May Stop Diarrhea

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Diarrhea is not a topic of choice at the dinner table. Nonetheless, it is a…

Ulcerative Colitis Natural Treatment: 4 Herbal Remedies to Try

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While there may be no known cure for inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis, there…

Melatonin for GERD: How This Natural Supplement May Help Acid Reflux

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects 14% to 20% of adults in the United States.[1]…

Better Bladder Health for Men and Women

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  You’ve probably seen those commercials where people have to run off to the bathroom…

Bristol Stool Chart: What It Can Tell You About Your Health

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Do you use the Bristol Stool Chart?’ The Bristol Stool Chart is a human-poop evaluation…