If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you have ever experienced a feeling of heaviness, constipation, or general discomfort in your abdomen, know that you are not the only one.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Drinking plenty of water is important for preventing constipation. Fiber helps to regulate bowel movements and maintain colon health. Exercise can ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As juicing and detox diets have increased in popularity recently, a new twist on the health craze has emerged. Charcoal is the latest cleansing trend and has appeared in products ...

Social media is rife with content promoting colon cleansing as a way to shed toxins and fix everything from chronic fatigue and overweight to weak immunity and skin problems. Even doctors who aren’t ...

Detox diets are gaining widespread recognition and support these days. But just like many other fads - think Atkins, cabbage soup, and grapefruit diets - the science behind "detox" is lacking.

As summer approaches, many students are thinking about slimming down with cleanse diets before they suit up. However, Boston University specialists in the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation ...

The medication Tammy Skomski's doctor prescribed wasn't doing much. She was still suffering from persistent headaches, dizziness, numbness and tingling in her extremities. After months of the ...

Doctors say diet plays a role in the rising risk, but doesn't tell the whole story. We are learning more about ways microplastics, sleep cycles, and our environment may play a role. At 30, Chris Lopez ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests an anti-inflammatory diet may improve outcomes for people with stage 3 colon cancer. GMVozd/Getty Images An anti-inflammatory diet may be beneficial for colon ...