A rise in plant-based and trendy diets means new interest in fiber supplements. From psyllium husk to inulin, ‘WH’ breaks down the fiber renaissance.

Digestive health is vital for overall well-being, with the colon playing a key role in waste removal, immunity, and energy.

Pay attention to these colorectal or colon cancer signs. Here's why some habits, such as increased exercise, can decrease ...

Studies looking at A muciniphila’s interaction with the immune system in mice have revealed that it calms the immune system ...

Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus can both cause a newborn to be unable to pass their first stool. Learn the different ...

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, and early signs shouldn't be ignored. Healthy habits and timely screening are ...

Diverticulosis is a medical condition characterized by small sacs, or diverticula, in the lining of the large intestine. There is a chance that these pouches may become inflamed or infected ...

It is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease most often affects the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the colon (large intestine), but it may also affect any part of ...

Karen Kennerley / SWNS The colonoscopy revealed a tumor in her colon but she was told it ... surgery to remove the tumor and parts of her large intestine, followed by chemotherapy.

Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help ...