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What's Happening in Your Stomach When You Take a GLP-1
Slower digestion is key to GLP-1 weight loss, but if the stomach empties too slowly, uncomfortable side effects can develop.
Detoxes: Separating Fact From Fiction
Detoxing and cleanses have been around since ancient times. But do they work? Are some better than others? Are they safe?
Cyclospora, ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ & Fresh Produce: What to Know
An intestinal infection that causes “explosive diarrhea” has been spreading across several U.S. states this summer. Here’s what you need to know.
Too Young for a Colonoscopy? These Foods May Help Protect Colon Health
Though more research is needed, current research suggests eating a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods may help lower colorectal cancer risk.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Helps Elyria Man Lose Over 100 Pounds
After an initial evaluation at University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute, 23-year-old Kobe Thomas was approved for a sleeve gastrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which about 70 percent of the patient’s stomach is removed.
‘Fibermaxxing’: Is More Fiber Always Better?
A new trend on social media is pushing people to load up on high-fiber foods. But taking it to extremes could do more harm than good.
Understanding Histamine, MTHFR and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
If you have fatigue, digestive issues or food reactions, you may have heard of these conditions linked to nutrient processing and immune response.
6 Questions About Poop You’ve Always Wanted to Ask
It can be challenging to know if your habits are normal, but they hold clues to what’s happening in your digestive system and elsewhere in your body.