Bengaluru: Aninfant girl, when she was brought to Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru, was only 20 days old and in critical stage ...

The gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a pivotal role in digestion, metabolism, and immune function.

Snakes get rid of waste in the same way that other animals do. Once everything has been completely digested, the waste goes ...

A man was hospitalized after more than three feet of his small intestine broke through a two-inch hole in his abdomen where he had a recurrent hernia.

Certain healthy habits, such as increased exercise and well-rounded nutrition, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. But it ...

An 83-year-old man's small intestine spontaneously 'exploded' out of his body after suffering a common condition diagnosed in more than 5million Americans every year.

Small intestine articles from across Nature Portfolio Atom RSS Feed The small intestine is located between the stomach and the large intestine and is composed of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

Small bowel cancer starts in the cells of the small bowel. This is also called the small intestine. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and how it can be treated.

Treatment for small bowel cancer Your treatment will depend on what type of small bowel cancer you have. This page is about the treatment you might have if you have small bowel adenocarcinoma. This is ...

Gastrointestinal perforation is a serious condition. Discover its causes, symptoms, how it's diagnosed, potential complications, and treatment options.

Speaking about your bowel movements can be embarrassing, but gastroenterologists explain the significance and key indicators ...