The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, thin organ at the end of your digestive tract where your body produces and ...

WHEN Ciára McManigan was given “48 hours to live” she thought back to her GP telling her she just had a case of piles. “My ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

It’s not unusual for cats to have the occasional upset stomach, but when issues persist, something more serious could be ...

Ischemic colitis reduces blood flow to the colon or large intestine. Mesenteric ischemia is a reduction in blood flow to the small intestine due to the narrowing of the arteries. Both conditions are ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...