Pouches called diverticula that form in the colon are a sign of diverticular disease. People with this condition often are advised to eat a diet high in fiber. Most of the time, these bulges don’t ...

Other ways to decrease your risk for this disease? Fluids, fluids ... research now suggests that these foods are not harmful to people with diverticulosis… unless they cause discomfort. What else?

Risk factors for diverticulitis include age (it's most common in people over 50), genetics, ongoing constipation, a low-fiber diet ... people with diverticular disease may be at an increased ...