New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells in the colon that act like ...

Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early detection and prevention.

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Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—from the mouth to the anus. It most commonly affects the ...

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

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Carey Hart is once again apologizing to wife P!nk, after a stunt landed him in the hospital.

Learn how small bowel obstruction develops, warning signs to watch for, and proven methods to prevent serious complications.

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition.

ABSTRACT Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in bacterial population in the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as ...

Medically reviewed by Alicen Nelson MD, MPH The navel, also known as the belly button or umbilicus, is a small, round, or ...