March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. MedStar Health recently conducted a national survey to learn what people know about colon health: * 77% do not know the correct age for when to get your ...

While it hasn’t been proven to affect Crohn’s inflammation, a low-FODMAP diet can help with function symptoms like gas and diarrhea. Learn how to try it safely.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to talk about prevention, screening, and early detection. According to the ...

Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day ...

While deadly, colorectal cancer is very treatable at early stages and is highly preventable with regular screening ...

If you are living with the kidney disease IgA nephropathy (IgAN), you may be more sensitive to sodium, the mineral in salt. It can cause your blood pressure to rise more quickly, says Lakshmi Kannan, ...

Our expert staff answers frequently asked questions in their areas of expertise and defines common terms so you can be a smarter shopper. Read more here. The protein craze had its moment. Now fiber ...

Dr. Roach: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from all ...

People who work at night have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, a type of heart disease. A new study suggests that a higher fiber intake in the diet may help reduce this risk. The study ...

Food choices can affect not only the body but also the brain, especially as people grow older. Scientists have long known that highly processed foods can contribute to health problems such as obesity, ...

Past studies in animals have shown that a highly processed diet is linked to memory problems and inflammation in the aged brain – and the effect can happen fast, after just three days of poor eating.