Diverticulosis Archives

Journey Through the Digestive System: Large Intestine to Rectum

The large intestine is the final stop on our journey through the digestive system. Let’s look at the role it plays in digestion and discuss some of the conditions that can occur here. Large Intestine Functions of the large intestine…

Lower Risk of Diverticulitis for Men Who Follow a Healthy Lifestyle

Men who follow a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of developing diverticulitis, according to a recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of small pouches in the walls of the colon and it…