New research suggests that simple tests may help predict when a chronic bowel disease is about to worsen.

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

There are two different types—and they serve completely separate purposes.

These findings suggest that low vitamin D may be connected to more active disease in the gut. However, the study cannot prove ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...