A common misconception is that you have to poop every day to have a healthy digestive system. But the truth is everyone’s ...

Kanya King, 55, founder of the MOBO awards was devastated when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after exercising, avoiding ...

An emergency doctor has warned of five concerning symptoms that occur on the toilet and should be “checked out” immediately.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

In severe cases, excessive straining due to constipation can cause blood clotting, increasing the risk of heart attacks and ...

Many doctors use the Bristol stool chart to help evaluate the health of bowel movements. The chart is a form scale, meaning ...

Radwah Oda was diagnosed with colon cancer at 30. She shares five symptoms she dismissed, including narrow stools, blood in the stool, pain and fatigue.

The digestive system comprises several organs, all working in concert to turn the food you eat into energy. But sometimes, illness or injury can lead to a digestive disease that threatens your ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the cause.