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April 24, 2025

Listen to your gut about when to take probiotics

Don’t waste your money on expensive supplements unless you’re taking antibiotics or having gastrointestinal symptoms.

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A parent’s guide to surviving the stomach bug

How to identify, manage and prevent gastrointestinal illness in kids.

Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis: What to know

Learn the signs of pancreatitis, how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you experience symptoms.

When your child should see a GI about vomiting

Most bouts of vomiting are caused by bugs. Here’s when it could be something more.

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What to expect from colonoscopy prep

This screening test is so important for avoiding colorectal cancer. Here's how to ace it.

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7 things you can do to help prevent colorectal cancer

Fortunately, the best ways to avoid colon cancer are things you can control.

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Quiz: Am I a candidate for weight-loss surgery?

Have you struggled to achieve and stay at a healthy weight? Learn if you might qualify for the next step: weight-loss surgery.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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What is functional medicine?

This approach to medical care considers the body's interacting systems.

The not-so-obvious benefits of a colonoscopy

From getting into your skinny jeans to catching up on Netflix to saving your life, there all kinds of good things to come from getting a colonoscopy.

10 tips to safely prepare this year’s Thanksgiving meal

Don’t let your favorite food holiday end with illness. Find out how to prepare and store your meal properly.

Treating celiac disease: what to know

Learn about treatment and follow-up after diagnosis for this autoimmune disorder.

Testing and diagnosis for celiac disease

Diagnosis for this autoimmune disorder requires a two-step process.

Gluten intolerance or celiac disease: How to know the difference

Gluten-free is not a weight-loss solution. Here's what it treats and how.