Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are part of anal canal. They cause a trouble when they become enlarged, swollen or inflammed. Under the normal circumstances they act as cushions composed of vessels and surrounding tissue that aid the passage of stool.

An excess of simple sugars is clearly implicated in raising the risk of mood disorders.

What you eat can affect the microbes in your gut — and your long-term health.

Reflux is one of the most common health complaints among Americans, and the drugs used to relieve it are among the nation’s best-selling meds.

Off-the-shelf health supplements can plug nutritional holes for some, but experts advise caution

Coconut oil, with its sweet smell of the tropics and its purported claims to cure what ails you, is everywhere.

Artificial and low-calorie sweeteners do not appear to help people lose weight

Protein has achieved a venerated status in the dietary world for everything from building muscle to preventing weight gain. But can you get too much of a good thing?

Burdock root helps to absorb oil in food, stimulate bowel movements and detoxify the body.

‘Gastritis’ is a term often used by general public to describe indigestion and refers to symptoms of chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper part of the abdomen. The medical term for these symptoms is dyspepsia. The medical definition of gastritis however refers more specifically to inflammation of the lining of the stomach.