Stomach troubles? Perhaps the refined poop of a soldier from the First World War will be just what the doctor ordered.

Constipation is surprisingly common, affecting as many as 20% of us regularly. Dietitians say prunes, kiwi and flaxseed can ...

Winter marks an increase in constipation cases but a simple fibre-rich diet can make a significant difference. Dr LeBrett ...

Kiran Rao, the renowned film director of ‘Laapataa Ladies’, recently found herself dealing with a medical issue at the start ...

Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently underwent appendix surgery and is recovering well. Her experience has renewed focus on ...

The human digestive system is a finely balanced network, yet even minor disruptions can lead to conditions that affect daily ...

Small changes in stool can be easy to ignore but they may signal something serious. Doctors say paying attention early can save lives.

Japanese golf legend Masashi Ozaki died at 78 after battling stage 4 sigmoid colon cancer. The disease develops in the lower ...

The sigmoid colon stores fecal matter until you have a bowel movement. Some conditions affecting the sigmoid colon can cause pain in the lower left abdomen. The sigmoid colon is the section of the ...

Younger adults are seeing an “alarming” increase in colon cancer cases, so the Texas Medical Association (TMA) urges people to ask their physician about colorectal screening. “We want to raise ...