colon health

Do you have a friend who avoids eating corn and other foods like seeds, nuts, and popcorn due to diverticulitis? Or maybe that person is you? Diverticular disease is on the rise in the U.S. and is more common in older Americans. Despite being so common, many don’t know exactly what it is.

While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, it's aspirin that may really protect your health: Research shows that an aspirin a day may help lower the risk of colon cancer.