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Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Although IBS is a common disorder—affecting 10 to 15% of the U.S. population—it’s also one of the most misunderstood, even among doctors. William D. Chey, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan Health System offers tips to help separate IBS fact from fiction. -
Problems Digesting Dairy Products?
Being lactose intolerant means you can't digest lactose—the natural sugar found in milk and other dairy products. About 30 to 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant. -
Drug Approved for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
New drug approved for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) in adult women aged 18 and over. -
These Stones Can Ruin Your Day
Gallstones can be a serious, common problem, especially for women. -
Understanding the Heartache of Heartburn
Diseases and Conditions
Anything that tastes really good is likely to give you heartburn. Fat does a lot of things that promote heartburn. -
Facts About Crohn’s Disease
Read the facts about the symptoms and treatments for Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory condition of the digestive tract.
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