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In part one of our exclusive gut health series, gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha identifies the everyday habits throwing our digestion out of whack and how to get things back on track (hint: You’ll ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

A woman in her 40s was diagnosed with stage 3b colorectal cancer seven months after giving birth. She initially mistook the ...

Man discovers household stool is actually practical bathroom aid.

The 2026 State of the Union address set a record as the longest in US history. While Donald Trump delivered the first such speech of his second presidential term, there were several moments of high ...

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reflected on his decades in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse during a podcast appearance, admitting that he used to snort cocaine off ...

The International Federation of Social Workers voted to keep the Israeli Union of Social Workers after weeks of debate, rejecting a motion to expel the group amid opposition from Jewish organizations ...

In February 2025, Barnard expelled two students for their alleged participation in a class disruption weeks prior, protesting Avi Shilon’s History of Modern Israel class. The expulsions were ...

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