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

If you've been personally victimized by that weird, rain-stick like noise in the back of your neck, you might want to read ...

A rectal prolapse is when the rectum, part of the large intestine, slips down and bulges out of the anus. The pelvic floor ...

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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 ...

I had surgery to remove my colon (a part of the large intestine) in 2012. Having my colon removed technically meant that I no ...

A popular health hack on social media claims to make white rice healthier by increasing resistant starches. Does it work?

They were sold on various local e-commerce platforms, SFA added. Marketed as a fibre enzyme drink, the Berryshine drink ...

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