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What once was the body’s most ignored organ is now in the limelight, and for a good reason: it does much more than simply digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. Studies reveal the gut’s significant contribution to our body’s immune responses, and the brain-gut connection is one of the fastest growing areas of ...click here to read more

We often associate taking antibiotics with improving our health, but according to a new study, taking antibiotics for extended periods in early to middle adulthood might increase the risk for precancerous growths in your colon. Researchers found that women who took antibiotics for more than two weeks in their 20s through to their 50s were ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor and ulcer growth in colitis-associated cancer—a form of colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is driven by chronic inflammation, and while some inflammation is a healthy response to damaged tissue or pathogens, when left unregulated it can cause malignant cells ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses digestive problems including diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon detox. Digestive woes are a big issue, especially around the holidays when we are deviating from our diets. Below you will discover diverticulitis home remedies, natural treatments for ulcerative colitis, the benefits of eating walnuts for your colon, and other ...click here to read more

Your bowel movements can offer important insight into your health. While it may not be your first instinct to look into the toilet, but color, smell, and frequency can tell a lot about what’s going on inside of you. A normal bowel movement is relatively soft but dense, and can be of shade of brown ...click here to read more

Although colonoscopies in older age may help detect colon cancer early on, a new study has found that for those over the age of 75 may not benefit as much from this form of cancer prevention. Based on review of over 1.3 million Medicare patients aged 70 to 79, the study found that undergoing a ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that impacts about 700,000 Americans. The inflammatory processes and ulcers associated with this condition lead to a lot of discomfort as well as frequent emptying of the colon. In inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum is affected. The symptoms of ...click here to read more

A colon detox – or colon cleansing – is often recommended as a way of ridding the colon of toxins and lingering waste, undigested foods and mucus that have not been expelled from the body. A buildup of toxins and waste in the colon can cause weight gain and feeling sluggish, among other symptoms. The ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis can be effectively treated with the help from a new oral drug, according to research. The drug consists of microparticles and natural herbal molecules that target the colon. So far, the drug is showing promise as an effective treatment for ulcerative colitis. Didier Merlin, professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia ...click here to read more

A colon cleanse is similar to an enema, but uses more water. By inserting a tube into the rectum, nearly 20 gallons of fluid is used to cleanse the colon. The fluid solution may contain probiotics or herbs to help with the cleansing. The fluid, along with the waste, is then released by a regular ...click here to read more

In 2008, the colon cancer screening was recommended to commence at the age 50 and continue to age 75, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) did not suggest that one method of screening was more effective than the other. Former task force member Dr. Douglas Owens said, “There are multiple screening options for ...click here to read more

Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools often as a result of bacteria. There are two main types of diarrhea: acute and chronic. Acute diarrhea lasts for a few days as a response to an infection, whereas chronic diarrhea lasts for several weeks and is often associated with an intestinal disorder or disease, like celiac ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis risk may decline with recent urinary tract and gut infections, according to research. A possible explanation may have to do with the way these infections alter the gut microbiome. The researchers set out to examine the impact of different infections on the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in nearly 6,500 individuals in south and ...click here to read more

Happy marriages may encourage men to go for a colonoscopy and get screening for colon cancer. The researchers looked at over 800 male-female couples across the U.S. aged 55 to 90. The researchers found that married men were 20 percent more likely to undergo a colonoscopy over the course of five years, compared to single men. The ...click here to read more