At the age of 70, 70 percent of the population will have diverticulosis. However, this doesn’t mean that all of these patients will ever experience diverticulitis. So, what’s the difference, and how ...

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Dr. Roach: I have diverticulosis. I like and want to eat berries for a better diet, but I’m afraid that it’ll start an episode of pain. Is there an alternative besides supplements?

Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, form in the lining of the intestine. This condition is relatively common, especially in older adults. While it often causes no ...