You need fiber. That much is true. But in the world of online health trends, what started out as sound dietary advice has spiraled into "fibermaxxing"—a push to consume eye-watering amounts in the name of wellness.
Jul 28, 2025
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When a child struggles with constipation, it can be a source of frustration and discomfort for the whole family. But a leading pediatric expert offers a clear guide to understanding and treating this common issue.
Sep 22, 2025
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Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running—treating patients, responding to emergencies, operating transport networks and maintaining 24-hour industries.
Jan 7, 2026
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If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you, like me, are a millennial. If so, you've probably noticed more and more cases of friends or acquaintances with diseases that you would normally associate with later ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Lifting weights just two or three times a week can significantly change the trillions of bacteria living in your gut, and it might happen in as little as eight weeks.
Oct 13, 2025
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When you open the refrigerator and find a wedge of cheese flecked with green mold, or a package of chicken that smells faintly sour, it can be tempting to gamble with your stomach rather than waste food.
Oct 28, 2025
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Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from abdominal pain even between acute inflammatory flare-ups. Altered processing of pain in response to fear may be involved. This is the conclusion of a research ...
Dec 12, 2025
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A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that does ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Several raw milk cheeses from a Washington creamery are being recalled after links to E. coli infections in two states.
Nov 24, 2025
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For a while, the "hot girls have stomach problems" trend on social media has been a way for women to destigmatize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Oct 22, 2025
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