Popcorn isn’t just a movie snack—it’s a surprisingly high-fiber food that may support colon health, but experts say it ...

An article in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology examines the distribution of colonic diverticula. 1. The research team examined patients undergoing screening colonoscopy at the University of ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

The clinical challenge of colonic diverticular bleeding has evolved over recent decades, with advances in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic approaches substantially influencing patient outcomes.

Two-thirds of adults develop diverticular disease without knowing it. New data reveals how this potentially serious disease ...

A study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found colonic diverticular disease may be associated with an increased risk of dementia. Yen-Chun Peng, MD, from Taichung Veterans ...

Fiber can be beneficial for someone who has diverticulosis, but it’s important to know when to add it. Oatmeal is an excellent source of soluble fiber and a delicious whole grain that contains many ...

At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

Every diet that’s ingested into the body passes through the colon. Certain foods can be detrimental to the colon’s health, leading to digestive tract complications, bloating, and irregular bowel ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had diverticulitis repeatedly since 2016. It’s been bad enough 10 times (with belly pain and fever) that I was given antibiotics. I’ve had it at least that many more times where I ...