New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis. The findings confirmed that four key dietary patterns, including the DASH diet, help reduce the risk of ...

Diverticulitis is a disease caused by small pouches called diverticula in the colon (or large intestine) that bulge outward. The presence of diverticula alone results in a diagnosis of diverticulosis, ...

Women who consumed nuts, seeds, or corn had no increased risk for diverticulitis, contrary to historical data suggesting these foods may trigger the condition. Although prior research has challenged ...

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that many people have small pouches of the large intestine that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon. Multiple ...

Certain foods can help during and after a diverticulitis flare-up. These include high fiber foods and probiotics. Foods to consider avoiding include red meat and high-FODMAP foods. Doctors may ...

People with diverticulitis often experience severe and sudden abdominal pain. However, the condition may also cause mild pain that worsens over a few days. Additionally, the intensity of the pain may ...

The findings were consistent with a similar study previously conducted in males, refuting current recommendations about foods to avoid to prevent diverticulitis. Diverticulitis develops when small ...