I felt so ill I thought I was dying... but it was a gut condition doctors often wrongly dismiss as IBS: It's so common and there's misinformation about how to treat it, say…

What if I'm dying? NICOLA JANE SWINNEY writes: I was in the middle of what I now know was a diverticulitis flare-up - and ...

I heard a loud POP at the gym then felt agonising pain – it was my bowel perforating

IN a bid to lose weight, Alex Blackwell became an “avid” gym-goer, usually only lifting light weights. During one session, he ...

Does Medicare Cover Ostomy and Colostomy Supplies?

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the ...
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Fibermaxxing: Is Too Much of a Good Thing OK for Your Body?

Fibermaxxing is trending for good reason, but more isn’t always better. Here’s what dietitians want you to know before ...

The four signs of common condition that ‘gets worse at night’ – how to treat and when to see doctor

A WARNING has been issued over a painful condition that can take months to recover from and gets worse at night – and there’s ...

I love eggs but I get terrible farts for a WEEK after eating them – my poor partner suffers from the smell

I OFTEN get questions about an uncomfortable bowel condition called diverticulosis. It’s common in those over 50 and is where ...

Q&A: Navigating weight loss—when to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy

People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen ...

Weight loss surgery or medications? Which is winning the battle of the bulge?

Weight loss surgery and medications have both been successful in helping patients shed weight, but surgery has been found to be more effective in a recent study, with combination therapy being the ...

Dr. Roach: A second opinion is needed for kidney stone in older woman

Dear M.A.R.: Kidney stones are common. The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and prevent infections as well as the ...

He was ready for surgery with Miami’s top surgeon. Here’s how it went wrong

After waiting nearly eight hours for his heart surgery to be performed, his UM surgeon canceled the procedure at the last moment.

Dear Doctor: What is a Whipple procedure, and what are the common risks associated with it?

Could you please give me your thoughts on Whipple surgery? I’d mainly like to know the risks of using robotics in the surgery ...