February 11, 2023

Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?

A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.

January 24, 2023

Only Half of Folks With Stool Test Positive for Colon Cancer Get Follow-Up Colonoscopy

Many people undergo a stool test to screen for colon cancer but a new study finds too few follow up with a colonoscopy when that test warns of a possible cancer.

January 17, 2023

What Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?

Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia.

January 3, 2023

Some People's Guts Are Better at Gaining Energy From Food

If you've ever thought you must absorb more calories from food than other people do, you might be onto something: A new study hints that some people's gut bacteria extract more energy, as in calories, from food — possibly contributing to weight gain.