Bowel Disease
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Pooping wrong? US-based gastroenterologist flags 8 toilet habits harming your gut health
Health | Dec 20, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTA gastroenterologist highlights common bathroom habits that may silently harm gut health. From straining too hard and sitting too long to ignoring the urge to go, these everyday behaviours can signal that your body isn’t working as smoothly as it should.
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Doctor’s viral hack: The right way to sit on the toilet for constipation relief
Health | Sep 16, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTGastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explained on Instagram that raising your feet on a stool while sitting on the toilet mimics squatting, relaxes key muscles, and makes passing stool easier for people with constipation.
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Suffering from Constipation? Be aware of THESE serious diseases, ways to prevent bowel dysfunction
Health | Aug 08, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTLong-term constipation can signal serious health issues. Learn about associated diseases and effective prevention strategies to maintain optimal bowel health.
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IBS Awareness Month 2024: Signs that you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Health | Apr 15, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTThe chronic nature of IBS and the challenge of controlling its symptoms can be frustrating for both patients and healthcare providers. However, some treatments and therapies can help.
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Bowel Cancer: Expert decodes the link between alcohol and the deadly disease
Health | Jan 24, 2024, 11:47 AM ISTDuring Cancer Awareness Month 2024, by raising awareness about the risk factors and symptoms of bowel cancer, we can encourage early detection and improve outcomes for those affected by this disease.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome VS Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Expert explains the difference
Health | Jan 19, 2024, 06:00 AM ISTFor a proper treatment, knowing the difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease is very important. The causes, symptoms and treatments also differ.
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IBS, constipation may be early warning signs of Parkinson's disease, finds new research
Health | Aug 25, 2023, 01:27 PM ISTGut conditions may precede the development of Parkinson's disease too.
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Refined grains to dairy products: 5 worst foods for irritable bowel syndrome
Health | Jul 26, 2023, 04:39 PM ISTIf you are looking to find foods that won’t aggravate your IBS symptoms, these five products should definitely be avoided.
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Women suffer more from constipation and IBS; finds survey
Health | Jun 30, 2023, 02:27 PM ISTThe latest survey has revealed some interesting insights into how constipation and IBS are more common among women.
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Chronic constipation: Here are five ways to get rid of bowel blockage
Health | Apr 05, 2023, 07:00 PM ISTChronic constipation can cause discomfort and even lead to bowel blockages, which can be dangerous. To avoid this, it is important to find ways to alleviate constipation.
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Irritable bowel syndrome: Symptoms, common myths, and 5 helpful Ayurvedic herbs
Health | Oct 11, 2021, 06:48 PM ISTIBS is a long-term disease that you can manage by having a proper diet and following a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy, regular exercise, and planning a daily routine are highly focusing areas for an IBS patient. There are several myths and misinformation about IBS all over the internet so first, we need to break them.
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People with inflammatory bowel disease likely to die early: Study
Health | Nov 09, 2020, 05:37 PM IST"The good news is life expectancy has increased in people with IBD, but there is still a gap between people with and without the disease," said study author Eric Benchimol from The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada.
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Fungus linked to dandruff may worsen bowel disease, says study
Lifestyle | Mar 07, 2019, 07:56 AM ISTMalassezia restricta yeasts found in oily skin and scalp follicles are linked to several skin conditions. These microscopic fungi also often end up in the gut.
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A concoction of bacteria and veggies can help keep bowel cancer at bay
Health | Jan 13, 2018, 05:05 PM ISTThis mixture killed more than 95 percent of colorectal cancer cells in a dish.
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Fletcher To Take Break Because Of Bowel Disease
Football | Dec 14, 2011, 12:01 PM ISTLondon, Dec 14: After months of putting his health at risk while playing with a chronic bowel disease, Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been forced take an extended break from football to rest and