The reasons are not fully understood, but changes in the gut microbiome are believed to play a role.
The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?
LMNT reports that chronic mild dehydration can strain the cardiovascular system, increasing heart workload and risk of heart issues.
The discovery opens the door to early diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Does it sometimes feel like your supper is sitting like a boulder in your gut?
Previous research has shown that many more women than men have the chronic condition, known as IBS, that causes abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort.
PLYMOUTH — Dr. Howard Mitz, a gastroenterologist, is now seeing patients in Plymouth. With decades of experience treating digestive disorders,…