Digestive Health

Too little fibre hurts
The modern, westernised diet of chips, crisps and Big Macs provides a lot less fibre than the diet of the 1950s. A condition called diverticulitis is one of the "side effects".

Eating your way to a healthy colon
The colon is an important part of the human body, and at present, the focus of intense interest. Learn more about this previously neglected part of the digestive tract.

What your poo tells you
A daily peek in the toilet bowl is probably not anyone's favourite thing. But it's amazing what you can find out.

Myths about the digestive system
The human digestive system is a powerful tool without which we wouldn't be able to survive. Unfortunately, myths regarding this intricate system abound.

Always bloated? Watch what you eat
Do you suffer from flatulence and constant bloating? Maybe it's time to take a closer look at what you eat - your diet may be to blame, DietDoc says.

Sensible colon practices
People often harm their gastrointestinal tracts in an attempt to induce daily bowel movements or to 'cleanse' their systems. Find out why this could be dangerous.

Who is at risk of dehydration?
Young children and older people are at greater risk of dehydration, as loss of electrolytes occurs more rapidly in these two groups of people.

Talk about embarrasing digestive problems
Digestive problems don’t exactly make for great conversation, right? In fact, most people with troubling digestive symptoms don’t even want to talk about them with their doctor