News tagged with 'Digestive Disorder'

For decades doctors have warned people about the risk of developing the painful digestive disorder known as diverticulitis to avoid eating corn on the cob, popcorn, nuts and various seeds. But a recent study found no scientific evidence to support current recommendations.

For years, doctors and nurses have recommended the BRAT diet for children who are suffering from diarrhea. They are now changing their tune and have concluded that the diet can actually be more harmful than beneficial. The BRAT diet's name stands for the first initial of its ingredients--bananas, rice, applesauce or