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Barrett’s Esophagus: What You Need to Know
GERD is a leading cause of this condition, which can raise the risk of cancer.
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Your Digestive System, From Top To Bottom
Everything you need to know about how your stomach, intestines and other organs turn food into power for your body.
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Hemorrhoids: A Guide To Putting the Discomfort Behind You
When home treatments don’t work, see your doctor.
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5 Signs That You Might Need Gallbladder Surgery
Is that stomach pain just indigestion — or a sign of something more serious?
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‘Comfort Food’: Dietary Changes Can Ease Ulcerative Colitis
Work with your health care provider to find the foods that work best for you.
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Surprising News About Your Appendix — And Appendicitis
Considered useless no more, your appendix may protect your immune system.
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Bathroom Reading: What You Can Learn from Your Poop
Get the scoop on what poop color, frequency, shape, and consistency can tell you.
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Straight Talk About Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a common issue, but not one we enjoy talking about. Learn what causes it, what to do about it, and most important, how to know if it’s serious.
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Short Bowel Syndrome Shortchanges Nutrition
Your small intestine doesn’t adequately absorb nutrients from the food you eat.
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The Gastroparesis-Diabetes Connection
Problems occur when food is digested too slowly.
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Fermented Foods: Healthy? Or Not?
Do I need more bacteria in my gut?