When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

Polio is not endemic in the United States, but the disease is circulating in 30 other countries now. A doctor explains how to protect against polio when traveling.

Intuition is what prompted Colleen McGarrity to get a colonoscopy at age 41. The preventative screening probably saved her life. The Ford City resident experienced spotty symptoms but had no family ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you ...

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Jeffrey Epstein's files reveal connections to Asheville, Hendersonville and WNC, including FBI surveillance, victims and ...

It starts with a mumbled complaint about a sore stomach at bedtime. Two hours later, the child in the top bunk is retching, ...

Work with your veterinarian to identify and manage pet food allergies for comfort and health. Common symptoms include skin, ...

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Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.