It is not uncommon to be told during an abdominal ultrasound as part of a health checkup that you have gallstones. Gallstones ...

Fried foods do not cause gallstones to appear at once; however, they can trigger symptoms in individuals who already have ...

When pain strikes in the upper abdomen or around the solar plexus, most people reach for a digestive aid, assuming they have ...

Infants born to mothers who ate a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy were at lower risk for colic and eczema, ...

For the first time, a joint guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Association for ...

After lunch yesterday, I was struck by sudden abdominal pain.The onset was in the early afternoon of October 21st. About an ...

The keto diet restricts carbs to 20 to 50 grams per day to achieve ketosis, a metabolic state where your body burns mostly fat rather than carbs for energy. Foods to avoid or limit on keto include ...

Allison Herries, RDN, is a registered dietitian for a telehealth company, providing nutrition education and counseling to help her clients set and reach their personal health goals. What you eat can ...

Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners like aspartame that may disrupt gut bacteria, erode tooth enamel due to acidity, and trigger headaches in some people. Research suggests that drinking diet ...

Alli (orlistat) is the only FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss medication, helping users lose 4.6% to 5.6% of body weight when combined with a low-fat diet. Most over-the-counter weight loss ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...