Digestive Health

Warning on Bowel-Clearing Drugs


FDA links drugs used before colonoscopies and over-the-counter bowel cleansers to kidney failure.

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All About Heartburn and GERD


Our special center gives you the latest updates on these serious conditions.

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Low-Fiber/Low-Residue Diet


What is a low-fiber/low-residue diet and how can it aid digestion? Bone up on the basics.

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Will an apple a day keep the doctor away, and how can it help aid digestion?

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Apples contain many important nutrients that help the body to stay strong and vital. Apples are a natural alkaline food, which means they act to ... Read More...

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Digestive Lessons

Posted July 10, 2008 9:38 PM

Go grocery shopping with actress Jamie Lee Curtis to find out how she eats to promote good digestion.

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True or False: Different Parts of the Tongue Sense Different Tastes?

Posted July 2, 2008 1:12 AM
Most people are familiar with the “tongue map” from grade school. The tongue map is a picture of the tongue displaying areas of taste sensitivities. This map led many people to believe that there are different types of taste buds on different areas of the tongue, each with the ability to detect one of the four basic tastes. But most scientists now believe that taste buds can detect all tastes. Read more...
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True or False: If You Swallow Gum, Will It Take Seven Years to Digest?

Posted July 2, 2008 1:12 AM
As a child, you heard the familiar threat from your mother: if you swallow your chewing gum, it will be stuck in your digestive system for seven years. And while you hate to dispute your mother's wisdom, most adults probably have trouble swallowing that warning. And for good reason -- it's not really true. Read more...
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Living With Cancer

Posted June 28, 2008 7:37 PM

A cancer diagnosis reshapes a family's world. If you're fighting cancer, you're experiencing a range of emotions from sorrow to hope. You have a number of questions about whether you're undergoing the right course of treatment, wondering if it will help make you better. Plus, you could be struggling to feel good in spite of the side effects that come with receiving chemotherapy.

Likewise, if your loved one was diagnosed with cancer, you're looking for advice on how to best support and comfort him or her. This group provides a place for all those who have been affected by cancer to share their thoughts and advice to help others who are coping with similar experiences.

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Started by maryd on April 3, 2009
Too many of us focus on food as something we shouldn't have. Dr. Susan Mitchell takes a new approach to better living without denial and deprivation. A nationally recognized author, professional speaker, and nutrition communications expert, she's here to help you understand the power of foods and good nutrition. This forum is also a safe and supportive place for talking about the challenges that food can present for many of us.
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