December 5, 2024

Over 100,000 U.S. Youth Battle Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are rising at an alarming rate among young Americans, a new study reveals.

December 3, 2024

Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.

December 3, 2024

Prepping for Colonoscopy? An Expert Offers Tips to Make Things Easier

Everyone knows that colonoscopies save lives, but that doesn't make drinking a lot of liquid laxatives in preparation for the procedure any less daunting.

November 20, 2024

Bloated After That Holiday Meal? What's Normal, What's Not

As the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.

November 18, 2024

Is It Heartburn or a Heart Condition? An Expert Explains

You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse?

November 1, 2024

Colonoscopy Still Beats New Blood Tests at Spotting Colon Cancer

Middle-aged folks facing a colon cancer screening now have a blood test they can choose over a standard colonoscopy.