A new study shows the sugar sialic acid, which makes up part of the protective intestinal mucus layer, fuels disease-causing bacteria in the gut. The findings suggest a potential treatment target for ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming increasingly widespread. Until now, however, the underlying causes of the inflammation responses were unclear. Scientists at the Technical ...

Ovarian cancer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) share similar symptoms like abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits, ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), affecting a significant portion of the global population, presents various disruptive symptoms. Key indicators include persistent abdominal pain, bloating, altered ...

Patients complain of poor sleep, constant fatigue, nagging headaches, and even widespread muscle pains. Productivity dips, concentration vanishes, and stress creeps in. “By this point, the quality of ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common, long-term condition of the digestive system, affects around 11% of the population globally. Among these, about 30% consult a doctor for their symptoms. No, ...

Research is linking smartphone use on the toilet to a higher risk of hemorrhoids. Prolonged toilet sitting, not straining, ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Sticky poop is often the result of a high-fat diet, but sometimes, a health condition can be the cause. Being aware of the consistency of your stool is an important step in maintaining healthy ...

A loop colostomy is a procedure that enables a person to pass stool when their bowel is not functioning correctly. It involves surgeons opening up a loop of the colon through the stomach to form a ...