Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism—the rate at which the body uses and converts energy—but the effects are so small, drinking it can't be relied ...

Additionally, individuals who menstruate might mistakenly link some of these symptoms to menstrual pain. Those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may also face similar symptoms.

All 50 to 74-year-olds in England will receive a home-testing kit for bowel cancer every two years, as the NHS expands its lifesaving screening programme. The age is now being lowered from 54 to ...

IBD shouldn’t be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While some symptoms may be similar at times, the source and course of the conditions differ quite significantly. Crohn’s isn’t ...

Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe. When an ...

According to a recent paper in the journal Sexual Medicine, having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be associated with developing erectile dysfunction (ED). The study, which surveyed 133 ...

“Today, we’re going to do a liver and colon cleanse to get our bowel movements going, and lose some weight, and feel better, and have more energy,” he proclaimed. “Today, we’re going to ...

A surgeon has revealed a key piece of advice to help prevent colon cancer as cases appear to be rising in the under 50s. Dr Parul Shukla is a colon and rectal surgeon with Northwell Health who has ...