Personalized Nutrition: Are We There Yet?
While an overall healthy dietary pattern is good for everyone, each of us is a unique individual. The goal of personalized nutrition is to...
Tummy Trouble: When to Seek Help
We’ve all had stomachaches, and most of us have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms like gassiness and bloating, heartburn, constipation, and diarrhea at some time. When...
Reducing Intake of Sugars Improves GERD Symptoms
Approximately 20 to 30 percent of adults in the U.S suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—chronic heartburn. Repeated bouts of acid reflux (acid leaking...
Psyllium vs. Wheat Dextrin
Q: What is the difference between psyllium fiber supplements and those with wheat dextrin?
A: Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian and managing...
Diet and Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids affect about half of U.S. adults over age 50, yet few people want to talk about them. Itching, pain, and bleeding in the...
Psyllium Fiber May Relieve Chronic Constipation
If you are constipated, dietary fiber and fluid intake may help. For those who suffer from chronic constipation, fiber supplements may be necessary. A...
Red Meat Associated with Increased CVD Risk Through the Gut Microbiome
A recent study by Tufts researchers and colleagues looked at the dietary habits of nearly 4,000 participants aged 65 and older and measured the...
Your Amazing Digestive System
“It’s remarkable what happens to food after you’ve swallowed it,” says Andrew Plaut, MD, gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center and author of Know Your...
Q. I’ve heard drinking cranberry juice can help prevent and treat urinary tract infections....
A. Diane L. McKay, PhD, assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, answers: “Cranberries are a good source of proanthocyanidins (PACs), plant compounds...
Taming Belly Bloat
For many of us, gas and bloating can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and sometimes embarrassing. Fortunately, there are steps you can take. While underlying medical...