The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, ...

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, and early signs shouldn't be ignored. Healthy habits and timely screening are ...

I prayed to God and I said, ‘You know, if you just let me live, I’ll do anything I can to make sure that other people have this information,'” New Jersey mom Elaine ...

What's left of the food goes into your large intestine. And guess what? It's about 15 feet shorter than the small intestine. Ironic, huh? But at three to four inches around, it's wider ...

You’ll likely give a fecal sample to your doctor so that your microbiome can be sequenced and available for the doctor’s medical reference.” ...

The month of March is usually a time to search for pots of gold while having too much to drink and suffering from recurring ...

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their ...

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the ...

One increasingly recognized approach to addressing IBS involves pelvic floor therapy. This form of physical therapy targets ...

EPFL researchers discover that Clostridium scindens can restore bile acid balance, aiding gut healing and offering a ...