The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

A 29-year-old Chinese man had a 15cm ceramic spoon removed from his intestine six months after accidentally swallowing it while intoxicated in Thailand. He experienced abdominal pain and sought ...

It was only after a pharmacist asked Dave Paxton a routine question as he was ordering a repeat prescription in February that he flagged the issue.

Specialists in the digestive system and its disorders have dismissed the widely held belief that skipping meals causes ulcers, describing it as a common misconception that continues to mislead many ...

The former Made in Chelsea star, 30, who nearly died when giving birth to her son in 2021, revealed last April that she had ...

During fermentation, vegetables like cabbage go through a major transformation. This ancient process does more than just give ...

What is colitis? Colitis is the inflammation of the colon, also known as the large intestine. This inflammation is characterized by "swelling, irritation or damage to the colon’s inner lining ...

Constant bloating, brain fog, or sugar cravings? Your gut might be sending urgent signals. A top gastroenterologist shares ...

Researchers have been able to see what happens in inflamed joints of children with arthritis, giving insight into why treatments affect children differently.

You’ve probably heard the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But the opposite can actually be true if you have ...

The bowel is a common place for endometriosis lesions to grow. Bowel endometriosis is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); it can occur inside, on, or around the intestines.

You may believe your skin’s glow depends solely on topical treatments—but in reality, your skin reflects the ecosystem within your gut.