Digestive Health Archive

A sluggish gallbladder can cause belly pain even without stones. Explore how diet changes and other factors may help and when surgery is advised.

Gallstones can trigger painful attacks and concern about surgery. See how calorie control and low fat eating might ease symptoms and delay the need for surgery.

Digestive troubles are no one’s idea of fun, but having them occur while traveling or vacationing is even worse. Here’s a closer look at three common digestive upsets, how to prevent them, and what to do if you have one.

Eating a fiber-rich diet helps to prevent constipation. There are a variety of laxatives for occasional irregularity.

This 10-question quiz challenges you to separate probiotic fact from fiction, covering topics like gut bacteria, fermented foods, and the latest research on probiotics and health. Test your knowledge and get instant feedback, complete with expert explanations for every answer.

Vonoprazan (Voquezna) is the first available drug in a new class of GERD medications called P-CABs, which block stomach acid more quickly and consistently than traditional treatments. For people with more severe symptoms who don’t improve with other treatments, P-CABs offer a helpful treatment option.

Yellowing of the whites of your eyes can signal jaundice from high bilirubin levels. Explore possible causes of high bilirubin levels, including liver, blood, and bile duct problems.