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 ...

Our gut is the key to much of our body's overall health, which is why diseases like ulcerative colitis can be so detrimental. Ulcerative colitis is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases.

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...

Digestive disorders can affect us all from time to time. Symptoms such as bloating and pain, often accompanied with some change in bowel habits, can be a feature of dietary changes, infection and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gastroenterologists require highly specialized training that involves an internal medicine residency followed by a ...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. When it comes to celiac disease, there is so much to be aware of for everyone, those ...

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this condition every ...

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 ...