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April 19, 2023 is WORLD IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) DAY! IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder.  IBS is not life-threatening but it causes bothersome, embarrassing and debilitating symptoms: A: abdominal pain B: bloating C: constipation D: diarrhea IBS affects how contents move through the intestines, and how the brain interprets sensations that...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications. Celiac disease can develop at any age. People with...