Digestive Health Archive

Healthy aging and longevity

Try this natural remedy to stay regular

Published October 1, 2023

Eating two peeled kiwifruits per day may help ease constipation, according to a small randomized trial published in 2023. The effectiveness of eating kiwifruits was slightly greater than that of using a daily fiber supplement such as Metamucil or Fiberall.

Women's Health

Hormone therapy linked to higher risks of GERD

Published October 1, 2023

A 2023 study suggests that women who have used menopausal hormone therapy are significantly more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Barium swallow (upper gastrointestinal series or upper GI series)

Updated September 21, 2023

Healthy aging and longevity

When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?

Published September 20, 2023

In the US population as a whole, deaths from colon cancer have been declining, but in people under 50 that rate has increased. Most major medical organizations recommend screening beginning at age 45 for people at average risk.

Healthy aging and longevity

7 organs or glands you may do just fine without

Published September 18, 2023

Removing tonsils in childhood was once routine care for healthy children, but is no longer recommended. Why are some organs and glands — appendix, tonsils, adenoids and more — considered expendable and why do we have them if they're not needed?