Earlier this year, a digestive disorder that many Filipinos had rarely heard of suddenly captured national attention when it was widely reported by news organizations. The condition, called ...

Diverticulosis is a common condition among older adults. Eating high-fiber foods can help lower the risk of diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis can cause back pain when inflammation or infection in the colon affects nearby nerves and tissues. Learn the causes and symptoms. The post Can Diverticulitis Cause Back Pain ...

SIBO is classified as bacteria belonging in the colon that overgrow in the small intestine, meant to break down food, absorb nutrients and move contents forward.

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Live Science spoke with Dr. John Pandolfino, a researcher who designed a "digital twin" to help guide surgery.

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Black mold exposure may cause symptoms such as wheezing, sore throat, and stuffy nose. Asthma, allergies, or weak immunity can increase your risk of more severe symptoms. It's important to get medical ...

Abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation are common symptoms of bowel obstruction. Partial bowel obstruction symptoms may come and go for days or weeks before worsening. Intussusception in children ...

The thyroid is an incredibly important gland. Located at the front of the neck, it plays a key role in regulating metabolism. Unfortunately, thyroid dysfunction is also quite common, which may lead to ...

Lupita Nyong’o marked her birthday with a different kind of Instagram post on Sunday—one that highlighted not her age but the number of fibroids (a.k.a. usually non-cancerous uterine tumors) she has ...

More than 30 rare muscular dystrophy types cause progressive muscle weakness from inherited gene mutations. Combined, they affect about 1 in 5,000 to 8,000 people. Common subtypes vary by age of onset ...