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Why Food Affects Mood 

Your brain gets a steady stream of information from your intestinal tract, where you digest food. What you eat can definitely affect your mood. Learn more here.

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Low-Carb Diets Can Hurt Your Gut 

If you’re overweight, losing weight is definitely a good goal for your overall health. What you don’t eat, however, can affect your overall health, so try not to rule out whole food groups.

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What Is Viral Gastroenteritis? 

Viral gastroenteritis is a common illness that causes abdominal distress. Find out what viral gastroenteritis is, along with symptoms, treatment, and steps to prevent it.

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IBD Patients Need Help with Their Diet 

People with inflammatory bowel disease don’t get enough advice about foods that would help them. As many as half of such patients say they don’t have that talk with their doctors.

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Foods that Cause Constipation 

Constipation can result from a medical problem but, most often, it’s caused by lifestyle — especially diet. Foods that cause constipation are often the culprit.

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Do Almonds Promote Gut Health? 

What we eat can affect the composition of our microbiome — tiny microorganisms like bacteria — and our health. A handful of healthy almonds each day might make for a healthier gut.

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What Is Crohn’s Disease? 

Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes digestive tract inflammation. It produces abdominal symptoms and can result in other health problems, too.

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What Is Celiac Disease? 

Celiac disease is more than sensitivity to gluten. It’s a serious disorder that damages your small intestines and can block your body from absorbing nutrients.