Parasites are a far more common problem than most people think. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly half of the world’s population is infected with parasites. The WHO categorizes parasites as among the six most harmful diseases that...

The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen behind the stomach. It plays an essential role in producing enzymes and hormones that help digest food and regulate blood sugar and energy levels. One of those hormones it produces is insulin,...

Many of us have regretted overeating at the buffet, overindulging at the fish and chippie, or having one too many celebratory drinks, as it can often come with a night of belching, bloating and acid reflux. We know that a...

Summer, picnics, Christmas parties and family festivities that are often in abundance during this season - and we should enjoy them! Being mindful of your sugar intake—and knowing what to do if you overdo it  - can keep you feeling good, and...

You blocked off a week, enabled your out-of-office email reply, and mentally high-fived yourself for taking a much-deserved break. Now that you're actually on your trip, you should be feeling great—yet something is just a little off. Maybe you feel...

Worry, and resulting anxiety, can negatively impact our physical health, with the gastrointestinal system often experiencing distress. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (disorders that have no apparent physical cause) affect 35 to 70 per cent of people at some point in life....