Stomach and Digestive - Original Articles

New Treatments for Heartburn

Find out about the new and innovative treatments available to help you better control your condition.

How to Avoid Heartburn While Exercising

Follow these tips to stay heartburn-free while on the move.

Surprisingly Safe Foods for Heartburn

These good eats get the thumbs-up for heartburn sufferers.

Alcohol and Heartburn: What You Need to Know

Follow these tips to prevent alcohol from aggravating your condition.

How to Manage Heartburn During Pregnancy

Approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience heartburn. Learn how to find relief.

How Can Women Achieve Optimal Digestive Health?

A few simple changes can make a big difference.

How to Control Your Heartburn Naturally

Sometimes medication isn't the only answer.

Stress and Heartburn: What's the Link?

Learn more about this undeniable connection.

Sleep and Heartburn: What's the Link?

There may be more of a connection than you think.

A Guide to Eating Out with Crohn's Disease

Dining out doesn't have to be difficult. Just follow these simple tips.

Foods That Make Heartburn Worse

Beware: the following foods may exacerbate your condition.

Types of Heartburn Medications Available

Learn more about different types of treatment options.

Crohn's Disease and Stress: Is There a Connection?

Learn how relaxation can help you better manage your condition.

Making Wise Carb Choices

There's no need to abandon carbs completely. It's all a matter of selecting the right ones.

Report Card: Health of the Nation

While medical advancements are constantly being made, Americans continue to fall behind on some basic health measures.

Disgust - Can't Live Without It

Disgust is a powerful emotion shared by all people across all cultures, yet its triggers are very different. Where did the sense of disgust come from, and why do we have it?

10 Shocking Speed-Eating Records

Mom always said to eat slowly to avoid getting a stomachache. Apparently, these people weren't listening.

10 Tips to Help Manage IBS

Follow these steps to help ease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

6 Worst Home Remedies of All Time

Want to get rid of freckles? A hangover? A burn? Don't try these methods at home...or anywhere else, for that matter.

Could You Have Crohn's Disease?

Learn about the symptoms and methods of diagnosing this gastrointestinal disorder.

Lactose Intolerance 101

Millions of people have difficulty digesting milk and other dairy products. Find out how to identify and diagnose lactose intolerance.

Star Jones, Al Roker, Carnie Wilson: Is Gastric Bypass the Solution?

Every year, more than 100,000 people undergo this popular weight-loss procedure. Is it right for you?

10 Weirdest Facts About the Human Body

Think you know everything about the human body? Check out 10 bizarre facts you didn't learn in anatomy class.

Tummy Tuck Basics

Tired of flabby abs or love handles? If diet and exercise haven't worked for you, abdominoplasty may be the solution.

Understanding Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. Here, a guide to the disease, from screening to treatment.

Understanding IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. adult population, and the disorder has no known cause. Here, a look at IBS, from symptoms to treatment.

The 10 Worst Foods in America

Pizza and doughnuts and burgers, oh my! These all-American treats top the nutritional hall of shame.

Easing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Follow these tips to minimize nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and hair loss.

Understanding Heartburn and GERD

Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), if it occurs regularly is a common digestive disorder that affects about 15 million Americans. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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