The digestive system is designed to run like a well-tuned engine. Keeping it running smoothly hinges on the right dietary intake, including getting enough fiber-rich food.

If your preferred morning beverage is a cup of strong coffee, you have plenty of company. But is that cup of java really a good choice health-wise?

Eating your greens isn't just good luck on New Year's Day — many green vegetables are nutrient-dense, high in fiber and may even help prevent cancer.

Even for conditions that are not centered around the digestive system, nutrition can still play a key role. This is the case in one neuromuscular condition — multiple sclerosis.

Understanding the basics about heart-healthy foods and how they work makes planning a heart-healthy diet for your family fast and easy.

When you pick up a bag of chips or a container of yogurt, those familiar labels on the back may soon look a little different. Changes have been proposed for the nutrition labels on US food products.

Some people eat food with little thought to its journey through their system. But for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the process of digestion may get a lot more consideration.

Thanksgiving may pose a challenge for diabetes patients, but it doesn’t have to take the stuffing out of the celebration. Some planning can help keep the difficulties to a minimum.

As you raise your glass in a toast to celebrate the season, you’ll be happy to know you might be giving your health some good tidings. That is, as long as your glass is filled with red wine.

'Tis the season of heaping plates, sweet treats, endless holiday parties, lazy days off work and all-too-often, expanding waistlines.