The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in appetite, metabolism and the microbiome – and how to look after it better ...

Inflammation in the intestine can be a serious problem and its symptoms should not be ignored. Let's know what are the ...

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively ...

Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and ...

It's a long, thin organ at the end of your digestive tract where your body produces and stores stool. Your large intestine is responsible for ...

A man was hospitalized after more than three feet of his small intestine broke through a two-inch hole in his abdomen where he had a recurrent hernia.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Montrose Regional Health introduced a new innovative technology. Its digestive health center ...

Bowel rest: To allow your intestine to clear the obstruction and let swelling go down, you may need to stop eating or drinking temporarily. You'll get a liquid that provides the nutrition you need ...

Scar tissue: As your intestine heals, scar tissue may form. Over time, this may cause a blockage. Recovery. After the surgery, you’ll stay in the hospital for about 2 to 4 days.

Samantha Leigh, an assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills who led the new study, said that researchers who study sharks’ spiral intestines often refer to a set of ...