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" You may tremor at the mere mention of the intrusive yet necessary procedure— a colonoscopy. Typically performed every ten years for healthy individuals over 50, a colonoscopy is when a doctor looks inside the colon "
" Did you know that the liver is responsible for more than 500 vital functions? The liver is a cone-shaped organ located in the upper right-hand area of the abdomen. All of the blood leaving the "
" Bloating, constipation, cramps, and diarrhea are common symptoms before, during, and after your period. These same gastrointestinal symptoms are ones that accompany digestive issues. And oddly enough, digestive problems are more common in women than "