Digestive health

Was it something you ate? Our digestive health news experts share tips and trends to keep your belly on track — from navigating your first colonoscopy to safely preparing and storing food.

Woman in grocery story holding red basket and cooking oils in front of the oil aisle

Choosing the right cooking oil

Put down the butter and reach for these four healthy cooking oils.

Jeff Johnson of San Diego at Sharp Memorial Hospital

Finding relief after years of digestive issues (video)

After years of living with what he thought was acid reflux, Jeff Johnson found lasting relief through a minimally invasive procedure called Z-POEM.

Indian butter chickpeas (recipe)

Need more fiber during pregnancy, menopause or perimenopause? This tasty recipe is fiber-rich and full of flavor.

Colon cancer in young people rises, age for screening drops

More people in their 20s are being diagnosed with colon cancer than ever before.

Say ‘no’ to norovirus

Sure, it’s nasty and highly contagious, but there are a few other things you need to know about “stomach flu.”

Are your toots toxic?

Flatulence can be embarrassing, but we all pass gas several times a day. Learn why some toots are more foul-smelling than others and what you can do about it.