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April 17, 2025/Digestive

Tips on How To Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Focus on exercise, eating healthy and getting regular screenings to help lower your risk

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April 9, 2025/Digestive

What To Eat (and What To Avoid) When You Have IBS

A low-FODMAP diet or gluten-free diet could help you manage your symptoms, but only with professional guidance

A salmon and greens sandwich on whole-grain bread being served on a plate

March 31, 2025/Digestive

What To Eat (and Avoid) When You Have Gallbladder Issues

A low-fat, high-fiber diet can help prevent gallbladder attacks and keep you pain-free

Foods found in a BRAT diet, like bananas, rice, toast and applesauce

March 27, 2025/Digestive

Why You Shouldn’t Follow a Strict BRAT Diet When You’re Sick

Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast are easy on your stomach, but they don’t have enough vitamins and nutrients for more than a couple days

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March 21, 2025/Digestive

Prebiotics vs. Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria that help your gut, while prebiotics are foods that fuel the bacteria

Variety and versions of anti-inflammatory foods such as ginger, garlic, turmeric and apple cider vinegar

March 7, 2025/Digestive

No, You Don’t Need a ‘Parasite Cleanse’ (Which Won’t Actually Treat a Parasite)

Trying to self-treat a suspected parasite with a so-called cleanse can do more harm than good

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March 7, 2025/Digestive

4 Reasons Your Poop Is Sticky

Excess mucus, ulcers, a high-fat diet and pancreatic conditions can make stool sticky

Plain scrambled eggs on a piece of toast

March 5, 2025/Digestive

What Can You Eat After a Colonoscopy?

Aim for soft, bland foods and extra hydration in the first 24 hours after the procedure

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March 5, 2025/Digestive

4 Things That Cause Yellow Diarrhea

Stomach bugs, foods and excess bile or fats can cause yellow diarrhea

Assorted heart-healthy foods, like salmon, sardines, avocado, walnuts and seeds

February 26, 2025/Digestive

Diet Changes and Foods To Help Manage MASH

Focus on eating heart-healthy foods and consider intermittent fasting to help prevent and reduce liver inflammation