Digestive Health

Taking a peek at what's in the toilet can benefit your health! Read on to find out everything from what it means when your poop floats to how often you should go number two.

Drinking coffee comes with a number of health benefits, and now some studies suggest that may be because it supports a healthy gut.

Stomachaches in kids can come and go, but frequent tummy troubles may need medical attention.

Wondering if you should take a biologic medication to treat eosinophilic esophagitis? Here’s what you should know about this innovative drug class.

Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the gut microbiome and the role it plays in overall health and well-being.

An elimination diet is a nonpharmaceutical approach to managing eosinophilic esophagitis. Learn how it works to identify foods that trigger inflammation in EoE.

Dysphagia — difficulty swallowing food — is common in EoE. It can be uncomfortable and even cause food to become impacted (stuck). Learn ways to help food go down easily.

These alternatives to conventional treatment can help ease acid reflux that can result from eosinophilic esophagitis.

Constipation is a common problem, but there are many remedies that can help. From fish oil to fiber, learn which home remedies may work best.

Whether you’re dealing with digestive issues or simply want to find a clean bathroom, here’s what you need to know before you travel.

Traveling for any length of time when living with a chronic condition like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel daunting and nearly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s advice on what to pack and how to prepare, from someone who’s been there.

The collective of healthy bacteria that make up our microbiome affects many facets of human health, from disease processes to mental health. This article examines what we know about how it affects weight management, appetite, and obesity.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an autoimmune disease in which eosinophils (cells) build up in the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or food impaction.

A slew of new products promise a window into your gut health to help you improve your gut microbiome. But experts are skeptical.

According to the American Gastroenterological Association, there is not enough evidence to show that probiotics are safe or effective in treating digestive conditions including C. difficile, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBS.

The monoclonal antibody improves the clinical signs and symptoms of the immune-related inflammatory disease.

Find out which prebiotics you should be eating to improve gut health and the best ways to cook them up.

Find out if your lifestyle habits are helping or harming your gut microbiome, and what to do about it.