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Can excessive gas indicate a serious health condition?
Gas is a part of healthy digestion, and it is typical to pass gas daily. Excessive gas may be due to diet, lifestyle, or an underlying health issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, or a stomach ulcer.
Why IBD is so hard to treat and how scientists are making progress
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don't work for them.
Lessons in Gut Health: Why Balancing Bacteria Matters
Balancing your gut health through foods, supplements, and lifestyle habits is about so much more than improving digestion. Gut health is linked to physical and mental health, and an imbalanced gut microbiome can lead to chronic health conditions.
Is It Bad If You Don’t Poop Every Day? Here’s What Gastroenterologists Say
Bowel movements happen at different frequencies for everyone; the average range is anywhere from three times per day to three times per week.Factors like diet, age, lifestyle, health conditions, and medications can influence how often you poop.
Key to fatty liver disease and its consequences for billions of people
The global rise in obesity and diabetes is leading to an epidemic in fatty liver disease affecting 20-30 percent of the world's population.