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What Happens If You Eat Gluten When You Have a Gluten Intolerance?

If you’ve been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance, you know you should avoid foods containing gluten. So what happens if you eat this protein found in wheat, barley, and rye? Keep reading to find out.

May 9th, 2023

What's the Difference Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease?

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both inflammatory bowel diseases that trigger similar symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Here’s a closer look at these two diseases and the key differences between them.

Apr 3rd, 2023

Screening for Colorectal Cancer is Essential and Nothing to Fear

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US, and thousands of new cases are diagnosed each year. March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month, so now is the perfect time to learn more.

Mar 7th, 2023

Do You Have Any of These Telltale Symptoms of a Liver Problem?

Your liver is an important organ that plays a key role in your overall health. When you have a liver problem, the liver can’t function as designed. Learn about the telltale signs you could have liver disease.

Feb 10th, 2023

Avoid These Foods if You Have Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis results when small, bulging pouches in your intestinal lining get inflamed or infected. This painful condition can get worse depending on the foods you eat—or don’t eat. Here’s what you need to know.

Jan 12th, 2023

Home Remedies for Constipation

Everyone struggles with constipation from time to time, but for some people the condition becomes chronic. Here’s a look at some ways you can remedy constipation at home and signs it’s time to seek medical help.

Dec 6th, 2022

What are the Symptoms of IBS?

Wondering if your frustrating digestive symptoms like bloating, pain, diarrhea, or constipation are signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Take a moment to learn what you need to know about this condition and the signs it could be affecting you.

Nov 9th, 2022

5 Tips to Control Acid Reflux Symptoms

Frequent acid reflux isn’t just painful — it can make your life miserable. If you’re one of the millions of Americans with acid reflux, take a moment and learn our top tips on controlling your symptoms — without medication!

Oct 5th, 2022

When Do Hemorrhoids Require Medical Intervention?

If you’re one of the 75% of Americans with hemorrhoids, you might wonder if this uncomfortable condition requires a trip to the doctor’s office. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about hemorrhoids and when it’s time to seek medical help.

Sep 9th, 2022

The Dangers of Putting Off That Colonoscopy

Are you up-to-date on your colonoscopy screening? Research shows 33% of adults over the age of 50 in the United States are not. Learn the benefits of getting this procedure sooner rather than later.

Aug 23rd, 2022

World Digestive Health Day

World Digestive Health Day is globally celebrated every year on May 29th to raise awareness of various digestive diseases and conditions and the importance of caring for your digestive health every day.  

May 4th, 2022

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and autoimmune disorder causing the immune system to attack the small intestine when reacting to the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

May 4th, 2022

April is IBS Awareness Month

While everyone poops, most people are uncomfortable talking about their bowel functions. However, it's vital for your health to notice your bowel movements and be aware when something isn't right.

Apr 12th, 2022

Symptoms & Causes of Gallstones

Gallstones are hardened pieces of digestive fluid, either cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile, that can form in the gallbladder, the small, pear-shaped organ located beneath your liver on the right side of the abdomen.

Apr 11th, 2022

How Stress Affects Digestion

April is National Stress Awareness Month! But, do you know how your regular stress is affecting your body?

Apr 11th, 2022

Which Foods Can Trigger Heartburn?

Feeling heartburn every once in a while isn't abnormal, but for some, it's a regular occurrence that can have them feeling discomfort after almost every meal.

Mar 10th, 2022

7 Tips For Colorectal Cancer Prevention

This National Colorectal Cancer Month, all of us at Digestive Disease Care want to highlight the importance of colorectal health and educate others on how simple lifestyle changes can help lessen your risk for developing colorectal cancer.

Mar 10th, 2022

March is Colorectal Cancer Month

Optimize your colon health with these tips.

Mar 7th, 2022

CNN: Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than 50, researchers say

Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise amongst younger adults, under the age of 50. Learn more in this CNN Health article.

Sep 23rd, 2020

Gluten Is Not the Enemy

You can forget about the anti-gluten crusade that you've been hearing lately and sink your teeth into a chewy baguette. Gluten may not be the bad guy you thought it was.

Apr 20th, 2019

Don’t Take Out Gluten Out of Your Diet Before You’ve Had Testing

Are you convinced gluten can give you gastrointestinal problems? You should probably talk to a physician before giving up bread and pasta, or you could read this article.

Mar 20th, 2019

Diabetics at a Higher Risk of Colon Cancer, Study Suggests

Having diabetes can likely increase the risk of colon cancer, new research revealed. However, the link between two diseases and what needs to done about it is still unclear.

Feb 5th, 2019

Deal with Irritable Bowel Syndrome through Hypnosis

A new study suggests that hypnosis can help people with their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Since the 1980s, some people resort to hypnosis as a means of relief where standard treatment for IBS has failed.

Jan 5th, 2019

Smoking Tied to Stomach and Throat Cancer Risks

Bad news for smokers: A new study revealed that smokers are still at an increased risk of developing cancer even if they have quit a few years back.

Dec 13th, 2018

Red Meat Linked with Stomach and Throat Cancers

Red meat lovers may want to cut down on steaks and hamburgers. Research shows that red meat is linked with throat and stomach cancers, according to lead author Dr. Amanda J. Cross of the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Nov 5th, 2018

Stomach Cancer Cases in Young White Americans Increasing, New Study Reveals

A new study revealed that the risk percentage for lower stomach cancer among young white males and females in the U.S. is rising despite the corresponding decrease in most groups.

Oct 19th, 2018

Aspirin Intake Linked with Stomach Bleeding

Although taking aspirin can help manage or prevent heart disease, a new study revealed that it may increase the risk for stomach bleeding.

Sep 5th, 2018

How to Deal with Constipation

Constipation is an awful feeling in the abdomen that is brought about by the weird knotting and increased pressure.

Aug 6th, 2018

Acid Reflux Drugs More Effective in Addressing Heartburn

Researchers at Northwestern University revealed that popular drugs used for regurgitation and acid reflux work much better in addressing heartburn.

Jul 5th, 2018

Lasting treatment for acid reflux (heartburn) without the incision and scarring

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents flow back into the esophagus (tube passage between the mouth and the stomach) causing heartburn, a burning sensation in the chest.

Jun 5th, 2018

High brown rice intake lowers diabetes risk

A study in the US showed that eating brown rice lessens the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. With the increased consumption of white rice among Americans in the past decades, about 18 million have the developed the disease.

May 3rd, 2018

Osteoporosis in men

Osteoporosis, a thinning and weakening of the bones, is frequently linked to women citing the female hormone as the predisposing factor for its development. 

Apr 5th, 2018

Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus transmitted through anesthesia

Syringes have always been identified as one of the entry routes for infectious diseases to spread from person-to-person.

Mar 12th, 2018

Eating quickly is associated with overeating and obesity

People who eat quickly and eat until they are full have three times the risk of becoming overweight than those who do not, according to a recent study published on the British Medical Journal.

Feb 5th, 2018

Celiac patients forbidden from gluten foods can eat hydrolyzed wheat flour, study finds

Until recently, celiac disease was thought to be a rare disease. Studies now show that as many as 3 million people in the U.S. may have celiac disease.

Jan 5th, 2018

The Best Tips for Good Digestive Health

If you’re looking to improve your overall digestive health, these simple lifestyle changes can help.

Mar 11th, 2022

Common Misconceptions of Colorectal Cancer

With the correct information, knowledge, and screening, Colorectal Cancer can be spotted early on, increasing your survival rate.

Mar 8th, 2022