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FAQs: What You Need to Know About Celiac Disease

Learn about celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that affects how your body processes food

Chandice Probst, 2017

For Years, I Lived in Agony with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease

My celiac disease symptoms were dismissed for so long that I got used to the pain

A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat Covid-19

A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat Covid-19

Did you know you have an army of microbes living inside of you that are essential for fighting off threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19?

The Wonderful World of Your Microbiome

The Wonderful World of Your Microbiome

What you need to know about keeping your gut and vaginal microbiomes in balance.

Coronavirus and IBD: How I’m Navigating This Difficult Time

Coronavirus and IBD: How I'm Navigating This Difficult Time

Coronavirus is challenging for everyone right now, but there is an extra level of challenge for those who are immunocompromised like Natalie. Read her story.

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How to Sleep Well With IBD

If IBD symptoms, like diarrhea and abdominal pain, get in the way of restful sleep, here are some tips that will help you get the restful sleep you need.

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea?

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea?

There's a big connection between your emotions and your gut. So, stress and anxiety can lead to diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, constipation or appetite changes.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Your Sex Life

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Your Sex Life

When trying to plan for sex, spending time in the bathroom may lead to less time spent in the bedroom. Stomach pain and the risk of untimely gas can be a mood killer.

Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery

Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery

If someone is hospitalized for a painful gallbladder attack, new research suggests that surgery probably shouldn't wait.

Could You Have a Sensitive Gut

Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?

If you've ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there's a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract.

The Silver Lining to Getting a Colonoscopy Is Reading This No B.S. Survival Guide

The Silver Lining to Getting a Colonoscopy Is Reading This No B.S. Survival Guide

That dreaded doctor visit is not fun—but reading this prep manual by award-winning humorist Mary Kay Jordan Fleming is.

Worst Foods for Your Stomach

Worst Foods for Your Stomach

Certain foods may be the culprits in causing stomach problems, from digestive upsets to packing on the pounds.

5 Easy Ways to Banish Bloat

Tired of Feeling Bloated? Do These 5 Things

Most of the time, bloating is harmless and not serious. The most common culprit is your diet. Try these tips to banish bloat.

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Are These Gassy Foods Giving You a Bloated Stomach?

Gassy foods can give you a bloated stomach and make you uncomfortable. Find out which foods are more likely to cause gas.

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Constipation: An Exclusive Q&A

If you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, then you may have chronic constipation.

Do You Suffer From Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Is Your Bowel Irritable?

Many suffer for years before getting an IBS diagnosis.

Foods That Help Fight Constipation

Foods That Help Fight Constipation

Constipation can sometimes be caused by poor diet, so try these foods to increase your fiber and fluid intake and prevent or relieve constipation.

Tips to Avoid Stomach Bugs

Tips to Avoid Stomach Bugs

A stomach virus can make you feel miserable—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Here are some tips for avoiding stomach bugs.

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10 Signs You Have a Leaky Gut—and How to Heal It

This condition is not typically diagnosed but could be affecting the health of many people.