FAQs: What You Need to Know About Celiac Disease
Learn about celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects how your body processes food
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For Years, I Lived in Agony with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease
My celiac disease symptoms were dismissed for so long that I got used to the pain
When It Comes to Your Microbiome, More Germs Are Better
Yes, you can be too clean for your own good
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?
The Wonderful World of Your Microbiome
What you need to know about keeping your gut and vaginal microbiomes in balance.
Coronavirus and IBD: How I'm Navigating This Difficult Time
Coronavirus is challenging for everyone right now, but there is an extra level of challenge for those who are immunocompromised like Natalie. Read her story.
How to Sleep Well With IBD
If IBD symptoms, like diarrhea and abdominal pain, get in the way of restful sleep, here are some tips that will help you get the restful sleep you need.
Can Stress Cause Diarrhea?
There's a big connection between your emotions and your gut. So, stress and anxiety can lead to diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, constipation or appetite changes.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Your Sex Life
When trying to plan for sex, spending time in the bathroom may lead to less time spent in the bedroom. Stomach pain and the risk of untimely gas can be a mood killer.
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.
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.
Could Red Wine Boost Your Microbiome?
A little pinot noir now and then might help keep the bacteria in your tummy healthy and happy, a new study suggests.
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Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?
If you've ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there's a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract.
The Silver Lining to Getting a Colonoscopy Is Reading This No B.S. Survival Guide
That dreaded doctor visit is not fun—but reading this prep manual by award-winning humorist Mary Kay Jordan Fleming is.
Fish Slime Could Hold Key to Beating 'Superbug' Infections
Scientists are looking to an unexpected source in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria: fish slime.
Worst Foods for Your Stomach
Certain foods may be the culprits in causing stomach problems, from digestive upsets to packing on the pounds.
How to Protect Yourself From Rotavirus
How not to get this horrible stomach bug when your kids have it.
Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along
A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say.
You Probably Have 'Microplastics' in Your Poop
There's a good chance a dose of tiny plastic particles has taken up residence in your gut.
Is Baby Poop the Secret to a Healthy Gut?
Yes, you read that right. Turns out there may be a health secret hiding in your infant’s diapers.
Tired of Feeling Bloated? Do These 5 Things
Most of the time, bloating is harmless and not serious. The most common culprit is your diet. Try these tips to banish bloat.
Signs of Appendicitis You Should Never Ignore
Know how to spot the symptoms of appendicitis, which can be life-threatening if ignored.
This Is the Best Way to Fight Off Norovirus
Washing your hands often and thoroughly is the best way to protect yourself if you're caught in a norovirus outbreak, researchers say.
Are These Gassy Foods Giving You a Bloated Stomach?
Gassy foods can give you a bloated stomach and make you uncomfortable. Find out which foods are more likely to cause gas.