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5 things you can do to keep your colon healthy
For years, turning 50 came with a special birthday message from your health care team: Time to have a colonoscopy. Read about the change in guidelines to begin screening at age 45.
Living with Crohn's disease or colitis
From mild to debilitating symptoms, inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease or colitis, can affect all aspects of your health. Learn about risk factors and effects, and get coping tips.
Fecal incontinence: Does your underwear have more than a small brown streak?
Most pelvic floor issues can be diagnosed and treated once identified as a concern. Find out what determines minor and major fecal incontinence and treatment options.
Breaking down acute and chronic pancreatitis
While more people experience a mild form of pancreatitis, which appears suddenly, some experience a severe case that can cause life-threatening conditions. Learn about the symptoms and treatment for each form of pancreatitis.
Breaking down the details of colorectal surgery
Colorectal surgery is a wide range of procedures that treat conditions of the lower digestive tract, ranging from hemorrhoids to cancer. Here's what you need to know if you need surgery.
Testing for hepatitis C could save your life
Testing for hepatitis C can be the difference between serious health complications later in life or a manageable condition. Get answers to common questions to understand more about hepatitis C.
An introduction to probiotics
While medical science works to further understand the human microbiome's role in your daily health, answers to common questions can help you better understand probiotics.
What’s the difference between inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome?
Misinterpreting a diagnosis can have a radically different meaning between similar-sounding conditions. This is true for inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, and irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
All about food allergies
Life at the dinner table looks different for people with food allergies, which often is confused with food intolerance. Understand the differences to help manage your meal planning.
Not just a hernia: Symptoms disguise life-threatening condition
While seeking help for symptoms of a hiatal hernia, Nathan Emmons was shocked to learn that he had blocked arteries in his heart. Read how his care team worked quickly to restore the blood flow.
Food intolerance or food allergy?
Food intolerances are common, but people often confuse intolerance with allergies. Learn how to distinguish between the two.
Gluten-free: What does that mean?
A gluten-free diet helps manage symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten. Find out how it can affect your overall nutritional needs.