Category Archives: Colon Health

The world is a vast place with many things to do and see. Going on a hike through the dense wilderness, or even just visiting your local park to bird watch can be a very stimulating experience. Everyone enjoys a little adventure now and again, and according to new research, living in a stimulating environment ...click here to read more

We often associate taking antibiotics with improving our health, but according to a new study, taking antibiotics for extended periods in early to middle adulthood might increase the risk for precancerous growths in your colon. Researchers found that women who took antibiotics for more than two weeks in their 20s through to their 50s were ...click here to read more

Our stomachs are filled with acid so corrosive that if it were to be placed on a wooden table, it would eat through it. Thankfully, however, our bodies are advanced enough to account for this potential danger, creating a protective mucus lining that covers the inside of the stomach. This gastric acid is only one ...click here to read more

Lower abdominal pain is experienced by both sexes, but the causes can vary. The abdominal pain in men may be due to chronic diseases, urinary tract infections, or even digestive tract conditions. Research estimates that the majority of men who experience abdominal pain never seek treatment, as they are more likely to use over-the-counter or ...click here to read more

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and despite being the second leading cause of cancer death for both males and females in the United States, it doesn’t get talked about enough. As of 2010, colorectal cancer affects nearly one million people and accounts for about 715,000 deaths worldwide—up from the reported 490,000 in 1990. A ...click here to read more

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can often be difficult to diagnose because it can present symptoms similar to high stomach acid, like heartburn. The condition itself is often underrated but involves a low production of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the parietal cells found in the stomach. When there is a complete lack of ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Loyola University Health System have created a noninvasive alternative to a colonoscopy that simply requires swallowing a “pill.” The capsule contains two miniature cameras on either end and can be swallowed with a glass of water and flushed down the toilet once it has worked its way through the digestive tract. As ...click here to read more

Antibiotics may prove to be just as effective in treating acute non-complicated appendicitis as an appendectomy, according to a new study from the University of Southampton. Appendicitis is caused by inflammation of the appendix due to a blockage or infection, and is most commonly treated by removing the organ in a procedure known as an ...click here to read more

Fecal impaction is when waste becomes stuck in the colon, and it can be very uncomfortable. It means that your feces become hard, dry, and simply will not move, making it impossible to exit from your body. This impaction then blocks the exit for new waste that should be leaving your body as well. Under ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that an enzyme associated with inflammation may be effective in suppressing tumor and ulcer growth in colitis-associated cancer—a form of colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is driven by chronic inflammation, and while some inflammation is a healthy response to damaged tissue or pathogens, when left unregulated it can cause malignant cells ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses digestive problems including diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon detox. Digestive woes are a big issue, especially around the holidays when we are deviating from our diets. Below you will discover diverticulitis home remedies, natural treatments for ulcerative colitis, the benefits of eating walnuts for your colon, and other ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup presents articles discussing irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, kidney stones, inflammatory bowel disease, and cataracts. This week we discuss how IBS symptoms may be lowered with modified rye bread, natural treatments for Crohn’s disease, higher risk of kidney stones in ankylosing spondylitis, and how cataract surgery can help extend seniors’ ...click here to read more

September 13, 2016 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. As it’s approaching next week, we present our top stories discussing various aspects of celiac disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, migraines, gluten sensitivity, gluten-free diet, and liver disease. September 13 was chosen as celiac awareness day because that is the birthday of Samuel Gee who was ...click here to read more

Colon polyp risk reduced 33 percent by legumes (beans) and 40 percent by brown rice incorporated into one’s diet. The study found eating legumes at least three times a week and brown rice at least once a week was linked to a reduction in colon polyps. Lead author Yessenia Tantamango said, “Eating these foods is ...click here to read more