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Study finds popcorn, nuts and corn do not increase the incidence of diverticular complications

Added: October 7, 2008 | Time 01:57 | Views: 59

For years people with diverticulosis have been warned to stay away from foods including popcorn, nuts and corn. The concern is that these small foods may increase the risk of developing diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. But a new study involving more than forty-seven thousand men finds certain foods may not be a problem and you may not need to avoid them after all.

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