It was news to me when Dr. Sean J. Langenfeld, a professor of surgery, said that we actually all have hemorrhoids. The doctor, who serves at at the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the ...

Start slow with 5-10 grams extra fiber per week or you’ll regret it Drink water like it’s your job – 8-10 glasses daily when upping fiber Whole foods beat processed stuff every time Steel-cut oats, ...

Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty. Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Like many bathroom-related health problems, hemorrhoids are both uncomfortable to experience and ...

Do you use your time on the john to catch up on the news, go through your e-mail or check out social media? Be careful -- you might be more likely to develop hemorrhoids, new research shows. Folks who ...

There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even just for a few minutes. The toilet has long been a sanctuary to catch up on some light ...