Small intestine cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the tissues of the small bowel, the long tube that connects your ...

Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how ...

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in ...

Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

FORT MYERS, Fla., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) advances gastrointestinal cancer treatment through participation at the global ASCO (R) 2025 ...

Scientists have long suspected that the trillions of microbes in our intestines do more than digest lunch, but new work goes ...

Developing slowly over months to years, feline small cell gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma can be difficult to detect. 1 With this type of cancer resembling many of the common digestive issues cats ...

Forget trendy supplements and cleanses. These expert-backed tips can keep you regular and support long-term health.

Certain vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, contain compounds like fiber and sulfur that can cause gas ...

In this short science video, I use a fun model to show just how long your small intestine actually is and why it is not very ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

A myomectomy patient suffered bowel perforation, severe sepsis and emergency surgery, resulting in an ileostomy and over ...