Digestive Health

What should you know about your digestive health? Read up on foods that help digestion, diseases and conditions and more.

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13 Silent Signs of Gastritis

A lot of people think they have basic indigestion when they actually have gastritis. Read on to see if you...


8 Things Your Farts Can Reveal About Your Health

Passing gas up to 20 times a day is completely normal. When your farts get more frequent, though, it...


21 Health Secrets Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You

Is your digestive system a constant source of trouble and pain? Here's what all those nagging symptoms can mean—and how...


The 50 Best Foods (and Recipes) for Gut Health

Find out how to have less bloating, stomach distress, and constipation with these foods and recipes that will boost your...


8 Things Stomach Doctors Do to Beat Belly Bloat

Gastroenterologists share their top habits of how they fight stomach bloat, from limiting raw fruits and vegetables to working...


10 Surprising Foods That Can Cause Gas

Even healthy foods could create too much gas buildup in the small intestine, causing bloating and a puffy stomach.


Here’s How to Tell If Your Indigestion Is Actually GERD

Is that searing pain just simple indigestion, or a chronic disease?


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9 Weird Noises Your Body Makes and What to Do About It

Ever wonder why your stomach growls, your neck cracks, or you hear whooshing in your ears? Here are the fascinating...

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Foods to Avoid If You Have Acid Reflux or Digestion Issues

Find out which foods may be causing your digestion problems and the foods that may improve it.


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These Are 8 Foods GI Doctors Try to Never Eat

Gastroenterologists reveal the foods they try to avoid, ranging from artificial sweeteners to fried foods, to protect their digestive health.


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22 Bathroom Mistakes You Never Knew You Made

These seemingly harmless bathroom habits may impact your personal health and hygiene from washing your face incorrectly to sitting on...


7 Lactose Intolerance Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

A stomachache after a glass of milk is probably nothing, but if you feel sick every time you eat...


10 Signs of an Ulcer You Should Never Ignore

Pay attention to these ulcer symptoms and talk to your doctor if you’re concerned they may be a sign of...


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6 Smart Tricks to Avoid Travel Constipation

Changes in mealtime, unfamiliar toilets: Here's how to plan for a more comfortable getaway and avoid travel constipation.


Acid Reflux vs Heartburn vs Gerd: What’s the Difference?

Is that burning sensation in your chest reflux or heartburn—or could it be GERD? The terms may seem to be...


3 Summer Foods That Relieve Belly Bloat—and 6 You Should Steer Clear Of

You're at a pool party: Which snacks will blow your belly up? Which choices will keep your tummy trim? Navigate...


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9 Medicine-Free Stomach Ache Remedies You Never Knew

Whether you're gassy, constipated, nauseous, or have indigestion, try these natural remedies to make an upset stomach feel better without...

10 Foods That Will Make Your IBS Worse

Avoiding these foods will help to ease the pain and discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.


12 Foods That Can Make Heartburn Worse

Modify your diet and prevent heartburn by avoiding or limiting the most common food triggers, including coffee and avocado.


7 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About Hiccups

Hiccups may be super annoying, but the science behind them is super interesting.


8 Home Remedies for GERD and Heartburn Your Stomach Will Thank You For

Combat your acid reflux and GERD the natural way with these remedies to soothe your stomach.


9 Weird Pooping Habits, Explained By Science

We asked doctors for the inside scoop about poop so we could answer all your most important bowel movement questions.


11 Health Secrets Your Butt Wants You to Know

Your rear has a lot to say about your health, from how good your diet is to how easily you...

7 Silent Signs You Have Leaky Gut Syndrome

You don't have to feel lousy all the time or suffer stomach upset after every meal. Leaky gut syndrome may...


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7 Subtle Signs You May Have a Hernia

This condition, where tissue protrudes through a weakening in your muscle lining, can be incredibly painful. But identifying the symptoms...


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6 Silent Symptoms of Ischemic Colitis

This common cause of stomach distress can hit with no warning. Here's what the experts want you to know about...


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If You Have Left Side Abdominal Pain, Here’s What It Could Mean

Abdominal pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment—and no wonder: It could be anything from a...


10 Ways You Never Knew You Were Using the Toilet Wrong

You gotta look before you flush, ease up when you wipe, and, yes, there is a right way to hang...


The Only Crohn’s Disease Diet These Nutritionists Swear By

To improve gut health, nutritionists share their top foods picks, from oats to the bone broth, and the...