Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a serious health concern. While genetics play a role, research shows a strong connection between diet and colon cancer risk. What you eat can ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

A healthy diet from an age as early as 1 could drastically reduce the chances of inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found. The study, published by scientists in the journal Gut, found that a ...

The SCD is based on the theory that certain foods fuel bacterial overgrowth in your digestive system, promoting inflammation. Learn what and what not to eat, and what the science says.

Colorectal cancer is now the third most common cancer worldwide, and rates are rising among younger adults. This trend is ...

Consider your goals not only related to IBD but also for your overall health. And make sure the focus is on what you can eat, ...

A large prospective study published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research reveals that a healthy plant-based diet is linked with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease. For the study, 143,434 ...

Toddlers are famously picky eaters, but parents may be doing their young child's future gut a huge favor if they insist on a healthy diet. New research shows that toddlers who eat plenty of fish and ...

The review highlights the need for more research into the specific underlying mechanisms surrounding nutrients, IBD, and the microorganisms in the gut. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a ...

Struggling with bloating, fatigue, or brain fog? Discover the three specific food groups a top University of Washington ...