Many gastrointestinal diseases begin with symptoms so mild they are easy to ignore. Occasional heartburn, changes in bowel habits or discomfort after meals may not feel urgent, yet these subtle issues ...

Approximately 60,000 Danes live with chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Some experience limited discomfort, while others go ...

A large Australian study has uncovered new evidence linking the presence of two different types of bowel polyps to a ...

The face of colorectal cancer is getting younger by the day. Meanwhile, researchers are potentially years away from understanding why. Just weeks after actor James Van Der Beek died of colorectal ...

Higher genetic risk for inflammatory bowel disease is linked to more severe disease and increased risks for hospital stays and earlier need for advanced treatments.

This review in Nutrients evaluates the scientific evidence, clinical effectiveness, and safety of major dietary strategies ...

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Low-dose tricyclic antidepressant therapy is effective in treating moderately severe functional symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are not experiencing ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Irritable bowel syndrome with ...

Researchers have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition. In their latest study, a team showed that gene ...

Find out why bowel movements, a routine bodily function, can feel satisfying — or even euphoric — at times. Experts reveal why defecation can bring a sense of relief.

Ardelyx will leverage the LPGA’s predominantly female audience to directly reach the demographic most affected by IBS-C. The 360-degree approach aims to de-stigmatize chronic gastrointestinal issues ...