Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

Research has shown that probiotics, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, can effectively alleviate symptoms of diarrhea and pr

Dealing with diarrhea can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. It's important to understand the impact of diarrhea on digestive he

The gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in aiding digestion by storing and releasing bile

Chronic diarrhea, defined as loose, watery stools persisting for over 4 weeks, can greatly disrupt one's daily life.

If you've ever felt an intense wave of nausea, abdominal pain, and bloating after eating a meal, you may have experienced gastroparesis.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Feeling queasy and unwell? Nausea can arise from a variety of causes, ranging from motion sickness to chemotherapy side effects.

The brain and the gut have a very intimate relationship known as the gut-brain axis. When we experience chronic stress or difficult emotions

Integrative medicine combines standard care with complementary therapies to treat the whole person.

Today, we're going to explore the incredible world of our gut and the tiny creatures that live within us.