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.

Did you realize that if your body was a corporation that your liver would be the president? That should tell you how absolutely essential this organ is to your overall health. Yet in today’s society, your liver is under constant attack from environmental toxins, processed food, chemicals and prescription drugs. Everyone is exposed every minute of every day. But there are ways you can help your liver defend itself against these enemies to your health.

While some may associate the drink Tang with astronaut’s nutritional intake in space, another element of an outer space diet could spell relief for people with intestinal problems like Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

A spice commonly used to add flavor to salads and other dishes by diners in Europe and the Middle East may also help protect against ulcers, according to Saudi Arabian researchers.

Healthy habits like eating a diet high in fiber have been linked with a decreased risk of developing colon cancer, but researchers at the Medical College of Georgia may have identified a reason why that exists at the cellular level.

Researchers in the UK have projected that the incidence of colon cancer over the next 15 years could be cut by as much as one-quarter by changes in one’s lifestyle.