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More than 16,000 people under 50 are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. There are 45 new cases each day and 3,600 -- 10 per day -- die from the disease, according to ACS.

In this review of published studies, the authors found evidence that yogurt consumption by children aged 4 to 24 months boosts ‘friendly’ gut bacteria and is as...sociated with: reduced risk of developing eczema and food sensitivity shortened duration of infectious diarrhoea To know more And you, does your kid like yogurt?

Infografía sobre colonoscopia elaborada por la FEAD Fundación Española del Aparato Digestivo ¿Qué es y para qué sirve? ¿Duele? ¿Cuánto dura? Información útil para toda la población en general. http://bit.ly/InfografíaColonoscopia

There has been a 51% increase in colorectal cancer among people under 50 since 1994, according to the ACS. But what's driving the rise in new diagnoses? How researchers are hoping to crack the mystery:

Having diverticulosis is very common and most people never know they have it, but approximately 10%-25% of people go on to develop diverticulitis. How it typically develops:

If you have Crohn’s disease or UC, you may be more likely to have some types of skin problems. What to watch for:

Even if you’re feeling better, ALWAYS finish the course of antibiotics (following dose & time) a doctor has prescribed to you to prevent #AntibioticResistance #WorldMicrobiomeDay

Q&A: What is the difference between lactose maldigestion and lactose intolerance? http://ow.ly/7gV650uInf4 #ThingsAboutLactose

Understanding how our digestive system works - how the gut regulates our hormones, our mood and our immune system - can help us develop daily strategies to take better care of ourselves http://ow.ly/VRJz50uIlmz #WDHD2019

Metastatic colon cancer may begin spreading throughout the body very early on -- even when the original tumor is no bigger than a poppy seed, a new study suggests.

Studies show that the balance of bacteria in the gut microbiome may affect your emotions. Learn more:

Symptoms of diverticulitis include severe abdominal pain and cramping that is usually worse on the left side and increases when the area is touched.

According to the new study, more than 15 million Americans have PPI prescriptions -- and millions more buy them over the counter without a doctor's knowledge.

Crohn's mostly affects the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. But it also can show up in any part of your digestive tract.