A gastrointestinal oncologist told Newsweek that the early-stage findings are a “major step forward” in targeting colon ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

A young man's cancer diagnosis highlights the symptom many people dismiss until the disease is already advanced.

Paneth cell metaplasia (PCM), long viewed as a consequence of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis, may also help ...

Millions of Americans reach for over-the-counter laxatives to manage constipation, but the type of product they choose may ...

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Cases of colon cancer are rising fast, especially in younger adults—and the earliest warning signs are surprisingly easy to ...

The intestinal epithelium balances a multiplicity of roles in early life. It facilitates the digestion and absorption of nutrients and forms a barrier against potential pathogens in the intestinal ...

Symptoms can include fever, a fast heartbeat, severe abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and a swollen abdomen. The ...

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...