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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

September 06, 2025

The Surprising Amount of Fiber You Actually Need

It’s not the flashiest part of your diet. But from keeping digestion on track to lowering cholesterol, fiber quietly does [...]

August 30, 2025

4 Reasons to Eat More Plums

Sweet, tart and packed with nutrition — plums are one of summer’s most underrated fruits. “They may be small, but [...]

August 29, 2025

6 Signs of Appendicitis

That sharp pain in your belly? It could be more than just something you ate. Appendicitis is one of the [...]

August 21, 2025

What to Know About Seed Oils and Your Health

They’re in your salad dressing, your favorite chips and even some plant-based milk, but you might not give them a [...]

August 20, 2025

7 Symptoms of a Stomach Ulcer

A burning ache in your stomach can be more than just annoying. It could be a sign of a stomach [...]

August 12, 2025

5 Causes of Pancreatitis

Your pancreas may not get much attention, but it plays a big role behind the scenes – helping you digest [...]

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