Sean Gibbons, a microbiologist at the Institute for Systems Biology, joins The Excerpt to discuss what bowel movements reveal ...

Research breaks down how often you should poop for optimal health. Here’s what it found and how it may predict disease risk.

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Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease of older people. People in their 50s, 40s and younger are increasingly being ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis — moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and ...

Adults of all ages should be aware of the symptoms of colon and rectal cancer and report them to a doctor. Here's what you need to know to prevent colorectal cancer or catch it when it's most ...

These findings could help scientists design better treatments for bowel diseases, which take an entirely new approach than ...

A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer.

“Physical activity can help stimulate the muscles in your intestines and promote regular bowel movements,” says Kenneth Brown ...

This antibiotic is the first new FDA-approved medication for urinary tract infections in decades, and meets the need for new ...