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The team at the Digestive Health Institute believes that education is one of the best ways to help people understand how their digestive system works and what to do when something doesn’t seem right. We regularly share our expertise through news articles and participate in and promote research on new diagnostic approaches and treatments for digestive health disorders.

Stay up to date with the latest in digestive health care by following what our team is talking about as part of local, regional and national news stories.


Digestive Health News

November 18, 2025

What Nutritionists Eat When They Don’t Feel Like Cooking

Some nights, no one wants to cook. Not even the people with perfectly packed lunches and color-coded meal plans. That’s [...]

November 17, 2025

Here’s What’s Probably Causing Your Gallstones

Gallstones don’t always cause symptoms – but when they do, the pain can hit fast. “Most people feel a sudden, [...]

November 08, 2025

5 Reasons to Eat More Chickpeas

Chickpeas may be small, but they pack a serious nutritional punch. Whether you toss them on a salad, roast them [...]

November 05, 2025

Chicken Breasts vs. Chicken Thighs: Which Is Healthier?

It’s a question that sparks debate at dinner tables everywhere — which is healthier, chicken breasts or chicken thighs? Chicken [...]

November 05, 2025

8 Reasons Why There Might Be Blood in Your Stool

Whether you spot it on the toilet paper or in the bowl, finding blood in your stool can be alarming. [...]

October 27, 2025

How Your Favorite Halloween Candy Stacks Up Nutritionally

It might not be a superfood, but candy is part of the fun on Halloween. The key, says Samantha Oldman, [...]

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