The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, ...

A Seattle-based gastroenterologist shares the three types of foods known to create an unhealthy gut microbiome, all linked to ...

Arguably one of the worst times to feel the urge to poop is in the middle of a meal or when you’ve just wrapped up. No one ...

“Clearing the colon of stool in anticipation of medically indicated or necessary procedures is safe – the medications used ...

Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...

Alcohol can worsen Crohn’s disease symptoms, but the impact varies from person to person. It may depend on what and how much ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Irritable bowel syndrome, previously referred to as spastic colon or nervous bowel, is a common disorder affecting the large intestines. The Mayo Clinic says ...

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum, which make up the large intestine ...

Vitamins and mineral supplements can help address nutritional deficiencies that commonly affect people who have Crohn’s ...

Plant polysaccharides of dietary origin are a major energy source for the dense anaerobic microbial communities that inhabit the mammalian large intestine and rumen. Microbial fermentation ...