By the time I turned 45, she’d already undergone three colonoscopies due to our family history of colon cancer. I was still in “I’ll get around to it” mode.
About 73% of U.S. women who give birth use an epidural for pain relief. However, natural birth – choosing vaginal delivery without pain medications or other routine interventions – is becoming more common. Learn more about natural birth.
The most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, the human papillomavirus will infect a high percentage of sexually active adults at some point in their lives.
Most of us are familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of belly bloat and constipation. TikTok and other social media platforms have recently popularized the "internal shower drink" trend.
The digestive system is a full-body process. Even our brain gets involved with the gut and microbes, affecting everything from mood and metabolism to our immune systems.