South Texas Health System is raising awareness about the importance of colon health. STHS spokesperson Tom Castañeda visited ...

If​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you have ever experienced a feeling of heaviness, constipation, or general discomfort in your abdomen, know that you are not the only one.

Young Indians are increasingly opting for microbiome testing as digestive issues rise. Gut experts say results show falling butyrate levels, a key short-chain fatty acid vital for colon health, ...

Colon and rectal cancers, once largely confined to people in their 60s and 70s, are increasingly striking adults in their 40s ...

In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon cleansing ...

Colon cancer remains one of the most prevalent yet often undetected forms of cancer, developing silently in the large intestine. According to recent medical data, it ranks as the third most common ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A physician from MUSC in downtown Charleston says November, known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is a good opportunity to talk about the need for colon cancer screening. Dr ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

If someone asked us at a social gathering, “How often do you poop?”, we would probably run away—we might even leave the event ...

THE festive period calls for celebration, spending time with friends and family and, above all, overindulgence when it comes ...