by Scott Davis | Aug 16, 2025
Creams and warm baths may bring temporary relief from hemorrhoids. But they don’t fix what causes them. A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences points to the real culprit: constipation. And more importantly, how to relieve it using...
by Scott Davis | Aug 15, 2025
Doctors often recommend physical activity for acid reflux, since obesity is a major cause. But some studies show that exercise can also make reflux worse. A review in the World Journal of Gastroenterology looked at 231 studies to clarify the issue. While the full...
by Scott Davis | Aug 6, 2025
A common cooking oil completely shrinks an enlarged prostate, according to a new study in the Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration. The researchers tested a local pumpkin seed variety (Cucurbita pepo L., var. Bejaoui) to see if its oil could shrink...
by Scott Davis | Jul 31, 2025
Adding two types of beans to your diet can make a huge difference in just 12 weeks. This is according to a new research presented at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Known for fiber and plant-based protein, beans’...
by Scott Davis | Jul 26, 2025
For many, checking the news or scrolling through social media while on the toilet has become second nature. But a recent study presented at the Digestive Diseases Week 2025 conference has raised a surprising red flag: this seemingly harmless habit could increase your...