A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that vitamin D supplements can counter the painful effects of Crohn’s disease.

A new review has suggested that certain good bacteria, known as probiotics, are the most effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

While antidepressants are routinely prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new Mayo Clinic study has found the herbal antidepressant St. John’s wort isn’t effective in treating the disorder.

Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have found a link between constipation and an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease, according to Reuters.

Using their imagination may not just be for children’s playtime anymore. A new study has found that kids with functional abdominal pain who used guided imagery in addition to standard medical treatment greatly reduced their pain.

People who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux and use prescription medications may find quitting difficult, as a new study has uncovered evidence that such drugs may be addictive. This study is among the first to examine the long-term effects of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs)…

There’s another reason to pour yourself a cup of antioxidant-rich green tea. Researchers in Japan say it can help prevent stomach cancer in women.

If you’re over 40, your liver is probably working on overdrive, trying to deal with harmful toxins, bile stones and environmental pollutants. Just by living and breathing in our modern, polluted world, your liver is being bombarded 24 hours a day. And the result of this abuse can cause a whole assortment of health problems including headaches, fatigue, blood pressure problems, joint pain and high cholesterol. You must read this article to find out how to protect your body’s largest and hardest-working organ!

A new study finds a diet rich in the B vitamin folate is linked to a decreased risk of developing colorectal cancer in women.

More than 100 million Americans suffer from mild to severe digestion problems every single day. But one of the simplest ways to help your digestion is NOT to wolf your food down… chew it well! Large chunks are hard to digest and sit in your stomach where bacteria feed on them. The result? Gas, bloating, heartburn and indigestion. Many times these undigested blobs make it all the way to your small intestine… with the same painful result. Plus, crucial nutrients can’t reach your cells where they’re needed because they’re wasting away in your digestive tract.