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Chronic constipation puts pressure on the wall of the intestine & can increase your chances for a condition of the colon called diverticulosis or an even more serious disease known as diverticulitis.

Read on to learn more about heartburn, the differences between acid reflux and GERD, and when you should contact your doctor if you’re experiencing more than occasional heartburn.

The average American experiences bloating at one time or another in their lifetime. Read on to learn more about bloating, what may be causing your bloating, and when it’s wise to see a doctor.

The burning sensation that starts behind your breastbone & moves toward your throat is painful. While everyone experiences it occasionally, chronic heartburn can cause long-term health complications.

The human digestive system is amazingly complex. So here are seven warning signs that tell you it’s time to contact a physician to be screened for colon cancer.

Colon cleansing, like many fads, fades in and out of style regularly. The more we learn about colon cleanses, the more reasons we have to say they are at best, unnecessary, and at worst, harmful.

Just when you thought you had a handle on your ulcerative colitis diagnosis and treatment plan, new research has been released that gives doctors a different pathway for treatment.

A recently released study published in Science​ indicates a connection in a high rate of colon cancer growth with the consumption of even small amounts of high-fructose corn syrup consumed daily.

Whether you or a family member has been suffering from celiac disease, or you’ve just received the diagnosis, we invite you this month to celebrate Celiac Awareness Month.

Colon cancer is treatable with a good success rate if discovered early, and the gold standard for screening when it comes to colon cancer is colonoscopy. Don't put it off. Read on to learn more.

​Irritable bowel syndrome is a common issue among adults under the age of 50. While it is not life-threatening, it can disrupt your normal life and cause pain and discomfort.

Recent trends are showing a steady increase in both obesity and colorectal cancer in people under age 50—all while the percentages of people over 50 continue to decrease.

There are at-home tests that claim to screen for colon cancer, but is it wise to take them? Or, is a colonoscopy simply just a better screening tool that can “catch” more cases of colon cancer?

President Bill Clinton first declared March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month back in 2000. Now, every March the Colorectal Cancer Alliance awareness about the second most deadly form of cancer.

Unfortunately, heartburn isn’t something foreign to most of us. We have all, on occasion, experienced that burning sensation in our chest. As you get older heartburn tends to become more frequent.

Do you have a friend that is your go-to person for your thoughts and questions about life? Diarrhea makes the short list of things you normally don’t talk about; this is not a glamorous topic...

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 145,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2019. It’s important to understand what you can do to reduce your chances of diagnosis.

When you’re not getting sleep, the whole world seems out of whack. When you suffer from Crohn’s disease, this might become a regular occurrence affecting your symptoms, mood, and health.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the U.S., and it does significantly increase your chances of serious illnesses including liver failure and cancer.

“Drink Less” didn’t find itself on Time Magazine’s Top Ten list of New Year’s resolutions, but when you factor in all the risks, it should be high on your priority list.