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You asked, we answered: Can red light therapy relieve gut issues?
Question: Does red light therapy help with gut issues? Answered by Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist Morgan Brummels, MMN, RDN, LMNT, LD.
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You asked, we answered: How often should you poop?
Question: How often should you poop?
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Why are more young people getting colon cancer?
Doctors across the country are seeing more patients in their 30s and 40s – and even some in their 20s – diagnosed with colon cancer.
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You asked, we answered: Will putting castor oil in your belly button relieve bloating?
Question: Will putting castor oil in my belly button reduce bloating? Answered by Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist Morgan Brummels, MMN, RDN, LMNT, LD.
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What are gallstones and how do I know if I have them?
If you experience chronic indigestion, pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, gas or bloating, gallstones may be to blame.
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May 15: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with IBD
Meet specialists from the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center as they discuss IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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Why is fiber important, and how can I add more of it to my diet?
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. It's found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Fiber comes in two main forms: soluble and insoluble, each offering unique health benefits.
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What is an anal fistula and how is it treated?
An anal fistula is a small abnormal tunnel or passage that forms between the skin around the anus (perianal skin) and inside the rectum or anus.
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How does Crohn's disease affect your cancer risk?
Crohn’s disease is a long-term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. People with Crohn’s disease also have a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer than the general population.
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Supporting our little friends: How to make your gut microbiome (and you) healthy
Your stomach and intestines have their own ecosystem comprised of trillions of different types of bacteria that constitute your gut microbiome.
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