It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

“It is normal after eating to have some degree of bloating, because as food is digested, certain components of food may ...

It can happen for no apparent reason, or it might be the result of dietary changes, infections, or underlying health ...

It may look like your stool is covered in slimy mucus. Oily stools can look brown, yellow, orange, or like pale clay. Greasy stools can also appear black if there is blood in your poop. After pooping, ...

I live life with a lot of ”accessories.” Some, like my central line, pose a constant threat, including the dangers of sepsis ...

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea are common in children with autism and ADHD, with 30 per cent to 70 per cent of ...

Who needs to worry about colon cancer, and what tests will we be able to use in the future for early cancer detection?

“A ‘ghost poop’ is a term used to describe when one’s stool sinks to the bottom of the toilet and seemingly vanishes without ...

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with ...

In sum, having a ghost poop is “a good sign for gut health,” Scarlata says. But you shouldn’t necessarily panic if your stuff ...

Research has found that drinking beetroot (beet) juice daily can help lower blood pressure. Here’s why and how you can drink ...

With rising rates of colorectal cancers in younger people, UCSF experts tell you that getting screened for cancer may be as ...